Vanya Semenov
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Vanya Semenov | |
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| Ваня Семенов | |
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| 1st President of Gasaria | |
| In office 1968–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Nikita Baranov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1939 Olograd, Gasaria |
| Died | October 27, 1990 (aged 51) Sashaslav, Gasaria |
Vanya Semenov (Gasarian: Ваня Семенов; born May 5, 1939) was a Gasrian statesman who served as the first President of Gasaria from 1968 to his resignation 1978. A leader of the independence movement, Semenov was elected as president and oversaw the establishment of many national institutions, including the Gasarian Armed Forces. He led the defence of Gasaria during the Federate-Gasarian War.