Gennadi Gagulia
Prime Minister of Abkhazia
Born
1948
77 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Abkhazia
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Served as the Prime Minister of Abkhazia from 2014 to 2015. Held a prominent position during a critical period in Abkhazian governance. Contributed to various political initiatives aimed at stabilizing the region. Prior experience included roles in the Abkhazian government, influencing both domestic policy and foreign relations, specifically concerning Russia.
Served as Prime Minister from 2014 to 2015
Held significant positions in the Abkhazian government
Influenced domestic policy and foreign relations
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