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Ravile HeniatulinHead of the Chita Region Administration
Date of Birth: 20.12.1955
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political Career
- Governor of Chita City and Chita Oblast
- Lawsuit and Appeal for Aid
- Economic and Transportation Concerns
- Criticism of Railway Reorganization
- Personal Life and Interests
Early Life and Education
Ruslan F. Geniatulin (Р.Ф.Гениатулин) was born on December 20, 1955, in a working-class family in Siberia. After graduating from high school, he worked as an auto mechanic and served in the Soviet Army in the Trans-Baikal Military District. Geniatulin later earned a degree in history and philology from the Chita State Pedagogical Institute.
Political Career
Early AppointmentsGeniatulin began his political career as First Secretary of the Chita City Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU). He subsequently held positions as Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Chita City Executive Committee.
Governor of Chita City and Chita Oblast
In 1992, Geniatulin was elected Mayor of Chita City. On February 1, 1996, he was appointed Governor of Chita Oblast by a presidential decree. In the October 27, 1996 gubernatorial election, he won with 38.88% of the vote, defeating his opponents from the LDPR and the energy company Chitaenergstroy.
Lawsuit and Appeal for Aid
In December 1995, Geniatulin filed a lawsuit against the Chita Oblast Duma, challenging the regional budget law. The court ruled in his favor but denied his request for compensation for the city's budget. In October 1996, he appealed to businesses and individuals in the oblast for assistance in providing for the needs of vulnerable groups amidst the severe economic crisis.
Economic and Transportation Concerns
Budgetary Crisis and Federal SupportGeniatulin highlighted the dire economic situation in Chita Oblast, with three-quarters of the population living below the poverty line. He argued that the region's reliance on mining and agriculture, sectors heavily affected by the crisis, made self-recovery difficult. He advocated for federal support, including debt forgiveness and timely transfer payments from the federal budget.
Criticism of Railway Reorganization
Geniatulin strongly criticized the Ministry of Railways' plan to merge the Trans-Baikal Railway with other railways, warning of its negative impact on the region. He established a public committee to oppose the reorganization, arguing that it would harm the local economy and tax revenues. Geniatulin feared that the loss of the railway as a major taxpayer would devastate the region's financial situation and infrastructure.
Personal Life and Interests
Geniatulin is married and has three children. He enjoys dancing waltzes and his favorite dish is dumplings.
