Arsen Kanokov
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Arsen Bashirovich Kanokov (Kabardian
: Къанокъуэ Арсен, Qanoque Arsen; ; born February 22, 1957) is the president of the Kabardino-Balkaria
republic in Russia
.
and a doctor of Economics
. In December 2003 Kanokov became a member of the State Duma
of Russia
, elected on the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia
list. Later he became a member of a pro-Putin United Russia
party. While in the State Duma
, Kanokov was a member of the Committee on Property.http://www.usrbc.org/Members-Only/Russian%20Government%20and%20Regions/duma/deputy.htm
He became President of Kabardino-Balkaria in September 2005, having been appointed by Russian President, Vladimir Putin
and confirmed by the local Parliament, by way of replacing the republic's long-time leader Valery Kokov
who had resigned for health reasons.
Mazukabzov.http://www.kanokov.org
Kabardian language
The Kabardian language, also known as East Circassian , is a Northwest Caucasian language, closely related to the Adyghe language. It is spoken mainly in the Russian republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia and in Turkey and the Middle East...
: Къанокъуэ Арсен, Qanoque Arsen; ; born February 22, 1957) is the president of the Kabardino-Balkaria
Kabardino-Balkaria
The Kabardino-Balkar Republic , or Kabardino-Balkaria , is a federal subject of Russia located in the North Caucasus. Population: -Geography:The republic is situated in the North Caucasus mountains, with plains in the northern part....
republic in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
Biography
Kanokov was born in Shitkhala, a village in Kabardino-Balkaria. He became a successful businessman in MoscowMoscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
and a doctor of Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
. In December 2003 Kanokov became a member of the State Duma
State Duma
The State Duma , common abbreviation: Госду́ма ) in the Russian Federation is the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia , the upper house being the Federation Council of Russia. The Duma headquarters is located in central Moscow, a few steps from Manege Square. Its members are referred to...
of Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, elected on the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia
Liberal Democratic Party of Russia
The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia , Liberal'no-Demokraticheskaya Partiya Rossii is a political party in Russia. Since its founding in 1991, it has been led by the charismatic and controversial figure Vladimir Zhirinovsky...
list. Later he became a member of a pro-Putin United Russia
United Russia
United Russia is a centrist political party in Russia and the largest party in the country, currently holding 315 of the 450 seats in the State Duma. The party was founded in December 2001, through a merger of the Unity and Fatherland-All Russia parties...
party. While in the State Duma
Duma
A Duma is any of various representative assemblies in modern Russia and Russian history. The State Duma in the Russian Empire and Russian Federation corresponds to the lower house of the parliament. Simply it is a form of Russian governmental institution, that was formed during the reign of the...
, Kanokov was a member of the Committee on Property.http://www.usrbc.org/Members-Only/Russian%20Government%20and%20Regions/duma/deputy.htm
He became President of Kabardino-Balkaria in September 2005, having been appointed by Russian President, Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin served as the second President of the Russian Federation and is the current Prime Minister of Russia, as well as chairman of United Russia and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Union of Russia and Belarus. He became acting President on 31 December 1999, when...
and confirmed by the local Parliament, by way of replacing the republic's long-time leader Valery Kokov
Valery Kokov
Valery Mukhamedovich Kokov was a Russian politician of Kabardian ethnicity.- Early Life and Political Career :Kokov was born in Tyrnyauz, Kabardino-Balkaria. He was the leader of Kabardino-Balkaria from 1990 to 2005...
who had resigned for health reasons.
Personal Life
He is a Muslim, and he has three children. Kanokov.org is the official website of the political movement "Youth for Kanokov". This organization works toward unifying young people in Kabardino-Balkaria. It was founded by a famous internet mogulBusiness magnate
A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a capitalist, czar, mogul, tycoon, baron, oligarch, or industrialist, is an informal term used to refer to an entrepreneur who has reached prominence and derived a notable amount of wealth from a particular industry .-Etymology:The word magnate itself...
Mazukabzov.http://www.kanokov.org