Valery Shantsev
Valery Shantsev | |
|---|---|
Валерий Шанцев | |
| 4th Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast | |
| In office 8 August 2005 – 26 September 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gennady Khodyrev |
| Succeeded by | Gleb Nikitin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 March 1947 Susanino, Kostroma Oblast |
| Political party | United Russia |
| Profession | Farmer, then Coach |
Valery Pavlinovich Shantsev (Russian: Валерий Павлинович Шанцев; born 29 June 1947) is the former governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast from 8 August 2005, when he replaced Gennady Khodyrev until his resignation on 26 September 2017. Prior to his appointment as governor, Shantsev was the deputy mayor of Moscow. He also led Moscow's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics.