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Alan Gagloev
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Gagloev in 2023
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| 5th President of South Ossetia | |
| Assumed office 24 May 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Gennady Bekoyev Konstantin Dzhussoev |
| Preceded by | Anatoly Bibilov |
| Chairman of Nykhaz | |
| In office February 2020 – February 2023 |
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| Preceded by | David Sanakoev |
| Succeeded by | Zita Besayeva |
| Chairman of Alanian Union | |
| In office September 2017 – January 2019 |
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| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | position abolished |
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| Born | 6 February 1981 Tskhinvali, South Ossetian AO, Georgian SSR, USSR |
| Political party | Nykhaz |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | South Ossetian State University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Alan Gagloev (born on February 6, 1981) is a politician from South Ossetia. He is currently the fifth president of South Ossetia, a role he has held since 2022. Before becoming president, he was also the leader of the Nykhaz political party from 2020 to 2023.
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Early Life and Education
Alan Gagloev was born in Tskhinvali on February 6, 1981. He studied at the South Ossetian State University, graduating in 2002. After finishing university, he started working for the Ministry of Economic Development in South Ossetia. His job was to help small and medium-sized businesses.
He also took part in the Russo-Georgian War in 2008.
Political Journey
First Presidential Campaign
Alan Gagloev first ran for president of South Ossetia in 2017. He did not win that election, losing to Anatoly Bibilov. After the election, he decided to start his own political party. He called it the Alanian Union in September 2017.
However, the government did not officially register his party. Later, in January 2019, the Alanian Union joined another party called New Ossetia. This new group then merged with the Nykhaz party. In February 2020, Gagloev was chosen to be the chairman, or leader, of the Nykhaz party.
Winning the Presidency in 2022
Gagloev ran for president again in the 2022 election. In the first round on April 10, 2022, he received the most votes (36.9%). This meant he moved on to the second round, beating the current president, Anatoly Bibilov.
Before the final vote, three other candidates who didn't make it to the second round decided to support Gagloev. These candidates were Alexandr Pliyev, Garri Muldarov, and Dmitry Tasoyev.
On May 8, 2022, Alan Gagloev won the election. He received 56.08% of the votes. Anatoly Bibilov accepted his defeat and congratulated Gagloev. He wished him success in leading the country.
As President
Alan Gagloev officially became the new president on May 24, 2022. He stated that his main goal as president would be to improve the country's economy. In February 2023, Zita Besayeva took over as the new leader of the Nykhaz party, replacing Gagloev.
Personal Life
Alan Gagloev is married and has two children.
See also
In Spanish: Alán Gaglóyev para niños
