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Anatoly Shcharansky

AKA Anatoly Borisovich Shcharansky

Born: 20-Jan-1948
Birthplace: Stalino, Ukraine

Gender: Male
Religion: Jewish
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician

Nationality: Israel
Executive summary: Soviet dissident, Israeli minister

Wife: Natalia Stieglitz ("Avital Sharansky", m. 1974, two daughters)
Daughter: Hannah
Daughter: Rachel

    University: Applied Mathematics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

    Jewish Agency for Israel Executive Chairman (2009-)
 
    Israeli Minister Jerusalem Affairs (2003-05)
    Israeli Minister Housing and Construction (2001-03)
    Israeli Minister Deputy Prime Minister (2001-03)
    Israeli Minister Internal Affairs (1999-2000)
    Israeli Minister Industry and Trade (1996-99)
 
    Yisrael BaAliyah Party (1996-2003)
    Likud (2006-)
 
    Treason 15-Mar-1977 (imprisoned by Soviet Union until 1986)
 
    Congressional Gold Medal 1986
    Presidential Medal of Freedom 2006
    Ronald Reagan Freedom Award 2008

Author of books:
Fear No Evil (1988, memoir)
The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror (2004)
Defending Identity: Its Indispensable Role in Protecting Democracy (2008)


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