Gennadiy Seleznyov
Russian journalist and politician
Born
1947
78 years ago
Died
July 19th, 2015
9 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Seleznyov served as a Russian politician and journalist, holding the position of the 2nd Speaker of the State Duma from 1996 to 2003. Involved in politics with the Liberal Democratic Party, contributed to legislative processes during a significant period of post-Soviet Russia. Active in various media roles, influencing public discourse through journalistic endeavors. Engaged in numerous political initiatives, and represented Russia on various platforms.
Served as the 2nd Speaker of the State Duma
Worked as a political journalist
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