Vladimir Knyaginin — Vice Governor of St. Petersburg
Born on January 20, 1961 in Abakan, Krasnoyarsk Region.
Professional interests:
Higher education, vocational education, human resources management.
Science and technology management, energy foresight, industrial and technological foresight.
Regional planning, strategy for regions and cities development, tools and mechanisms for regional development.
Education:
Law School of Leningrad State University (LSU), Doctor of Juridical Science
Professional background:
Upon graduation he became an active researcher and educator.
1989–2002 – Krasnoyarsk State University and Krasnoyarsk State Agrarian University
In 2002 the Center for Strategic Research of the Krasnoyarsk Region has invited him to head the laboratory of political and legal research. As an expert and consultant cooperated with a number of regional Russian and foreign strategic centers, including the “Center for Strategic Research North-West” Foundation. He was engaged in projects of regional development and national industrial policy.
2004–2006 – Chief Scientific Officer of the “Center for Strategic Research North-West” Foundation.
2006–2014 – Director of the “Center for Strategic Research North-West” Foundation.
2014–present – Chairman of the Board of the “Center for Strategic Research North-West” Foundation.
2014–2016 – President of the “Center for Strategic Research North-West” Foundation.
2016 – 2019 – Vice-President of the “Center for Strategic Research” Foundation.
2019 - present - Vice Governor of St. Petersburg
