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'''Oleg Tikonov''' (d. 2011) was the last Premier of the Second Soviet Union. | '''Oleg Tikonov''' (d. 2011) was the last Premier of the Second Soviet Union. | ||
| − | =Biography= | + | ==Biography== |
| − | ==Notable Accomplishments== | + | ===Notable Accomplishments=== |
Coming to power in 2004, during the [[Cold Wars#Second Cold War|Second Cold War]], Tikonov was considered a moderate if not liberal leader. With the tentative support of the Soviet leadership, he defused the international tensions, and sought to bring the Russian economy back from the brink of collapse. | Coming to power in 2004, during the [[Cold Wars#Second Cold War|Second Cold War]], Tikonov was considered a moderate if not liberal leader. With the tentative support of the Soviet leadership, he defused the international tensions, and sought to bring the Russian economy back from the brink of collapse. | ||
| − | His biggest accomplishment after ending the Second Cold War in 2005 was the signing of the [[Tikonov Accords]] in 2011. In return for free and democratic elections in the Warsaw Pact nations, the USA promised desperatly needed financial aid and expertise.<ref name=JSHT129>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p.139</ref> | + | His biggest accomplishment, after ending the Second Cold War in 2005, was the signing of the [[Tikonov Accords]] in 2011. In return for free and democratic elections in the Warsaw Pact nations, the USA promised desperatly needed financial aid and expertise.<ref name=JSHT129>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p.139</ref> |
| − | ==Marriage and children== | + | ===Marriage and children=== |
Oleg Tikonov was married to Nadja Tikonova. Together they had two sons, Pyotr (b. 2002) and Nicholas (b. 2003).<ref name=TPS10>''The Periphery (Sourcebook)'', p.10</ref> | Oleg Tikonov was married to Nadja Tikonova. Together they had two sons, Pyotr (b. 2002) and Nicholas (b. 2003).<ref name=TPS10>''The Periphery (Sourcebook)'', p.10</ref> | ||
| − | ==Death== | + | ===Death=== |
On January 14th at 11:53 pm local time, merely hours after signing the Tikonov Accords, Oleg Tikonov was assassinated by Mustafa Khemar Rhasori, a Muslim fanatic. Posing as a militiaman, Rhasori suicide-bombed the Premier's limousine, killing not only Tikonov himself, but also his wife and children.<ref name=TPS10>''The Periphery (Sourcebook)'', p.10</ref> | On January 14th at 11:53 pm local time, merely hours after signing the Tikonov Accords, Oleg Tikonov was assassinated by Mustafa Khemar Rhasori, a Muslim fanatic. Posing as a militiaman, Rhasori suicide-bombed the Premier's limousine, killing not only Tikonov himself, but also his wife and children.<ref name=TPS10>''The Periphery (Sourcebook)'', p.10</ref> | ||
| − | ==Legacy== | + | ===Legacy=== |
Almost immediatly after his death, the stuggling Soviet Union fell into [[Second Soviet Civil War|civil war]] and collapsed, with the emerging statelets eventually being absorbed by the [[Western Alliance]].<ref name=TPS10></ref> | Almost immediatly after his death, the stuggling Soviet Union fell into [[Second Soviet Civil War|civil war]] and collapsed, with the emerging statelets eventually being absorbed by the [[Western Alliance]].<ref name=TPS10></ref> | ||
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* ''[[The Star League]]'' | * ''[[The Star League]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Liao Sourcebook]]'' | * ''[[House Liao Sourcebook]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra | + | * ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]'' |
[[Category:Pre-Terran Alliance Characters]] | [[Category:Pre-Terran Alliance Characters]] | ||
Revision as of 11:32, 25 February 2011
Oleg Tikonov (d. 2011) was the last Premier of the Second Soviet Union.
Contents
Biography
Notable Accomplishments
Coming to power in 2004, during the Second Cold War, Tikonov was considered a moderate if not liberal leader. With the tentative support of the Soviet leadership, he defused the international tensions, and sought to bring the Russian economy back from the brink of collapse. His biggest accomplishment, after ending the Second Cold War in 2005, was the signing of the Tikonov Accords in 2011. In return for free and democratic elections in the Warsaw Pact nations, the USA promised desperatly needed financial aid and expertise.[1]
Marriage and children
Oleg Tikonov was married to Nadja Tikonova. Together they had two sons, Pyotr (b. 2002) and Nicholas (b. 2003).[2]
Death
On January 14th at 11:53 pm local time, merely hours after signing the Tikonov Accords, Oleg Tikonov was assassinated by Mustafa Khemar Rhasori, a Muslim fanatic. Posing as a militiaman, Rhasori suicide-bombed the Premier's limousine, killing not only Tikonov himself, but also his wife and children.[2]
Legacy
Almost immediatly after his death, the stuggling Soviet Union fell into civil war and collapsed, with the emerging statelets eventually being absorbed by the Western Alliance.[2]
One and a half century after his death, the planet Tikonov was named in his honor; thanks to its fortunate position, the planet quickly became the leader of the Tikonov Union and its many successor states.[3]