Alexander Nikolayevich Tkachyov
| Alexander Nikolayevich Tkachyov Александр Николаевич Ткачёв | |
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| Governor of Krasnodar Krai | |
| In office December 3, 2000 – April 22, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Nikolai Kondratenko |
| Succeeded by | Veniamin Kondratyev |
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| Born | December 23, 1960 Vyselki, Krasnodar Krai, USSR |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Political party | United Russia |
| Spouse(s) | Olga Tkachev |
| Children | Tatiana Lyubov |
| Alma mater | Krasnodar Polytechnic Institute |
| Profession | Mechanical Engineer |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox Church |
| Website | http://www.antkachev.ru/ |
Alexander Nikolayevich Tkachyov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Никола́евич Ткачёв) (born December 23, 1960 in Vyselki) is the former governor of Krasnodar Krai in the southern European part of Russia. Current Russian Minister of agriculture since April 2015.
He was elected to Krasnodar Krai's legislative assembly in 1994. Subsequently, he was elected to the State Duma of Russia in 1995 and re-elected in 1999. He was elected governor of Krasnodar Krai on December 3, 2000 and was re-elected on March 14, 2004. Preceded by Nikolay Kondratenko. He is a graduate of the Krasnodar Polytechnic Institute.[1] The Financial Times describes him as one of Vladimir Putin's "most loyal lieutenants".[2]
Tkachyov has been an advocate for building a dam across the Kerch Strait, between Krasnodar Krai and Ukraine.[3] Tkachyov is also known for his strong stand against illegal immigration in Russia. Some commentators interpret his remarks as racist, particularly against the Meskhetians.[4]
On August 2, 2012 Tkachyov announced plans to deploy a paramilitary force of Cossacks in Krasnodar Krai beginning September, 2012 as vigilantes to discourage internal immigration by Muslim Russians. In a speech to police he stated, "What you can't do, the Cossacks can. We have no other way—we shall stamp it out, instill order; we shall demand paperwork and enforce migration policies."[5]
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Tkachyov at a meeting with then-President Dmitry Medvedev, 2008
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Vladimir Putin with Tkachyov at the ski resort Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, January 3, 2013
On April 22, 2015 Putin has named him as the Minister of agriculture, replacing Nikolay Fyodorov who was promoted to work in the Kremlin's Staff
Notes
- ↑ "Russia Profile - BackGround People - TKACHEV, Alexander Nikolayevich". http://russiaprofile.org''.
- ↑ Jack Farchy et al. (18 December 2014). "Vladimir Putin predicts Russian rebound to take 2 years". ft.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ↑ http://newsfromrussia.com/main/2003/10/29/50881.html
- ↑ admin. "FSU Monitor". fsumonitor.com.
- ↑ Ellen Barry (August 3, 2012). "Russian Governor Signs Up Cossacks to Police Migrants". The New York Times. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
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| Preceded by Nikolai Kondratenko |
Governor of Krasnodar Krai 5 January 2001-22 April 2015 |
Succeeded by |