Nikolai Shchelokov
Soviet general and statesman (1910–1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nikolai Anisimovich Shchelokov[lower-alpha 2] (26 November [O.S. 13 November] 1910 – 13 December 1984) was a Soviet statesman and army general who served sixteen years as minister of internal affairs from 17 September 1966 to 17 December 1982. He was fired from all posts on corruption charges and committed suicide on 13 December 1984.
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Anisimovich and the family name is Shchelokov.
Quick Facts Minister of Internal Affairs (Minister of Public Order until 25 November 1968), President ...
Nikolai Shchelokov | |
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![]() Shchelokov in 1973 | |
Minister of Internal Affairs (Minister of Public Order until 25 November 1968) | |
In office 17 September 1966 – 17 December 1982 | |
President | Nikolai Podgorny[lower-alpha 1] Leonid Brezhnev[lower-alpha 1] Vasili Kuznetsov[lower-alpha 1] |
Prime Minister | Alexei Kosygin Nikolai Tikhonov |
Preceded by | Office reestablished |
Succeeded by | Vitaly Fedorchuk |
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Born | Nikolai Anisimovich Shchelokov 26 November 1910 Almazna, Bakhmutsky Uyezd, Yekaterinoslav Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 13 December 1984(1984-12-13) (aged 74) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Resting place | Vagankovo Cemetery, Moscow |
Political party | Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1931–1984) |
Alma mater | Dzerzhinsky Metallurgical Institute |
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