Yakov Popok

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Yakov Abramovich Popok (1894-1938) served as the fifth General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR.

His term began in August of 1930, replacing Grigory Aronshtam. He fell ill in early 1937, causing him to resign on 15 April. He died the following year.

Deputy Secretary Anna Mukhamedova held his position for two days, until a replacement, Yakov Chubin, was selected.

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Rulers of Soviet Republics

Preceded by Grigory Aronshtam

General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR 1930 – 1937

Succeeded by Anna Mukhamedova

v • d • e Leaders of Turkmenistan Turkmen SSR, First Secretaries: Ivan Mezhlauk • Shaymardan Ibragimov • Nikolay Paskutsky • Grigory Aronshtam • Yakov Popok • Anna Mukhamedova • Yakov Chubin • Mikhail Fonin • Shadzha Batyrov • Balysh Ovezov • Sukhan Babayev • Dzhuma Durdy Karayev • Balysh Ovezov • Muhammetnazar Gapurow • Saparmurat Niyazov Turkmenistan, Presidents: Saparmurat Niyazov • Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow