Aleksey Lebed facts for kids
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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 |
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| Preceded by | Yevgeny Smirnov |
| Succeeded by | Viktor Zimin |
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| Born |
Aleksey Ivanovich Lebed
April 14, 1955 Novocherkassk, Rostov Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | April 27, 2019 (aged 64) Moscow, Russia |
| Resting place | Khovanskoye Cemetery |
| Political party | United Russia (2005–2011) |
| Spouse | Yelizaveta Lebed |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Ryazan Airborne Command School |
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| Allegiance |  Soviet Union→ Russia |
| Branch/service |  Airborne Forces |
| Years of service | 1976–1996 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 300th Guards Parachute-Landing Regiment |
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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.
