1. Konstantin Alekseyevich Titov is a Russian politician.
13 Facts About Konstantin Titov
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Konstantin Titov was the Senator from Samara Oblast from 2007 to 2014 and Governor of Samara Oblast from 1991 till 2007.
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In 1953, the Titov family moved to Stavropol, Kuibyshev Oblast.
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In 1962, Konstantin Titov graduated from school and entered the Kuibyshev Aviation Institute, graduating in 1968 with a degree in mechanical Engineer for the operation of aircraft and engines.
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On 24 February 2005, Konstantin Titov was reclassified from accused to witness.
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On 26 April 2005 the Samara Governorate Duma approved Titov as the governor of Samara Oblast for a new term, despite the uncovered criminal case in which Konstantin Titov passed as one of persons involved.
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From 2007 to 2014, he was the senator from the Samara Oblast, Konstantin Titov represented the executive authority.
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In 2014, Governor Nikolay Merkushkin recalled Konstantin Titov, and appointed Mayor of Samara Dmitry Azarov as new Senator.
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Konstantin Titov was a candidate in the 2000 Russian presidential election.
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Konstantin Titov failed to win the endorsement of the Union of Right Wing Forces.
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Himself one of the seven members of the coordinating council, Konstantin Titov was joined by Boris Nemtsov in voting in opposition.
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Konstantin Titov urged voters to, "Vote not with your heart, but with your mind".
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Konstantin Titov's campaign touted endorsements from State Duma deputies Sergei Yushenkov, Nikolay Brusnikin, and Hasan Mirzoev.