Marina Solodkin

Politician and academic

Marina Solodkin - Politician and academic
Born

1952
73 years ago

Died

March 16th, 2013
12 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Israel

Links & References

An academic and politician from Russia and Israel, contributed to educational and political discourse. Served in the Israeli Knesset representing the Israel BaAliyah party. Engaged in issues related to immigration and integration policies, particularly focusing on the needs of new immigrants from the former Soviet Union. Additionally, held various academic positions at universities, contributing to the fields of education and social science.

Served in the Israeli Knesset

Focused on immigration policies

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