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Aleksey Lebed
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2nd Head of the Republic of Khakassia
In office
8 January 1997 – 14 January 2009
Preceded by Yevgeny Smirnov
Succeeded by Viktor Zimin
Personal details
Born
Aleksey Ivanovich Lebed

(1955-04-14) April 14, 1955 (age 70)
Novocherkassk, Rostov Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Died April 27, 2019(2019-04-27) (aged 64)
Moscow, Russia
Resting place Khovanskoye Cemetery
Political party United Russia (2005–2011)
Spouse Yelizaveta Lebed
Children 3
Education Ryazan Airborne Command School
Military service
Allegiance  Soviet Union Russia
Branch/service Flag of the Russian Airborne Troops.svg Airborne Forces
Years of service 1976–1996
Rank Colonel
Unit 300th Guards Parachute-Landing Regiment
Awards SU Order of the Red Star ribbon.svg Medal "For Courage"

Aleksey Ivanovich Lebed (Russian: Алексей Иванович Лебедь; born April 14, 1955 – died April 27, 2019) was a Russian military officer and politician. He was known for being the younger brother of the famous general, Alexander Lebed. Aleksey Lebed served in the military before becoming a political leader.

A Life of Service

Aleksey Lebed had an important career in both the military and politics. He was a dedicated officer and later served his region as a leader.

Military Career

Aleksey Lebed was a professional officer in the Russian Airborne Troops. These are special forces trained to parachute into battle. He served in the Soviet and later Russian Airborne Forces. His older brother, Alexander Lebed, was also a well-known general in the military.

Aleksey Lebed reached the rank of colonel. He left the military in 1995 after many years of service.

Leading Khakassia

After his military career, Aleksey Lebed entered politics. In 1997, he was elected as the chairman of the government of the Khakassia Administrative Republic. This role is similar to being a governor or the head of a region.

He was re-elected to this position in 2000, showing that people trusted him to lead. He served as the head of Khakassia for many years. In 2009, Viktor Zimin took over his position as the leader of Khakassia.

Later Life

Aleksey Lebed passed away on April 27, 2019, when he was 64 years old. He is remembered for his service to his country and the Khakassia region.

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