Kazbek Kokov Explained
Kazbek Valeryevich Kokov (Kabardian: КӀуэкӀуэ Валерэ и къуэ Къазбэч; Karachay-Balkar: Кокланы Валербийни жашы Казбек, Russian: link=no|Казбек Валерьевич Коков; born 20 July 1973) is a Russian politician. He is head of Kabardino-Balkaria since 3 October 2019 (acting head of KBR since September 2018).[1] [2] He is the son of the first president of Kabardino-Balkaria.
Biography
- The son of the first President of Kabardino-Balkaria Valery Kokov
- Graduated from the Kabardino-Balkar Institute of agroforestry.
- Since 1995, he has worked as Deputy General Director for commercial and General matters of OAO "Halicky plant “nal"”.
- Since 2002 – General Director of JSC "Kabbalkresursy".
- From 2003 to 2007 – the Deputy of city Council of the city of Nalchik.
- Since 2009 – member of Parliament in Kabardino-Balkaria
- Since 2010 – Deputy Minister of agriculture and food of the Kabardino-Balkaria.
- Since April 2013 – adviser to the regional management unit of the Russian President for domestic policy, was in charge of North Caucasus region.
- Since 26 September 2018 – Acting head of Kabardino-Balkaria.
- Since 3 October 2019 – Head of Kabardino-Balkaria.
Family
Married. His wife, Liana Ruslanovna, is a teacher of labor law at the state university in Nalchik. He has two daughters.
References
- News: Meeting with Kazbek Kokov. President of Russia. October 1, 2018. en.
- News: No Reenactment: Tensions Simmer In North Caucasus After Controversial Battle Commemoration. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. September 29, 2018 . en. October 1, 2018 . Wesolowsky . Tony .
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