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Alexander Mikhailov
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| Governor of Kursk Oblast | |
| In office 18 November 2000 – 11 October 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Alexander Rutskoy |
| Succeeded by | Roman Starovoit |
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Alexander Nikolayevich Mikhailov
Александр Николаевич Михайлов 15 September 1951 Kosorzha, Shchigrovsky District, Kursk Oblast, RSFSR, USSR |
| Died | 4 December 2020 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Political party | United Russia (2005–2020) |
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Communist Party (1993–2004) |
| Alma mater | S.M. Kirov Kharkov Institute of Railway Transport Engineers |
| Profession | Mechanical Engineer |
Aleksandr Nikolayevich Mikhailov (Russian: Александр Николаевич Михайлов 15 September 1951 – 4 December 2020) was an important Russian politician. He served as the governor of Kursk Oblast, which is a region in Russia. He was also a member of the State Duma, which is like one of the main parts of the Russian parliament.
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Who Was Alexander Mikhailov?
Alexander Mikhailov was a well-known figure in Russian politics. He was born in 1951 and passed away in 2020. His career included serving in the government for many years, helping to lead his home region.
Early Life and Education
Alexander Mikhailov was born in a place called Kosorzha, in the Kursk Oblast region of Russia. He went to college to study engineering. In 1974, he graduated from the S.M. Kirov Kharkov Institute of Railway Transport Engineers. This school is now known as the Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport. He became a mechanical engineer.
Political Career
Mikhailov spent many years working in politics. He was first involved with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation until 2004. Later, in 2005, he joined the United Russia party, which is a major political party in Russia.
Serving in the State Duma
Before becoming a governor, Alexander Mikhailov was a member of the State Duma. This is a very important part of the Russian government, similar to a parliament or congress in other countries. He served in the State Duma from 1993 to 2000. In this role, he helped make laws and decisions for the country.
Becoming Governor of Kursk Oblast
In 2000, Alexander Mikhailov was elected as the governor of Kursk Oblast. As governor, he was in charge of leading the region and making decisions about its development and people's lives. He held this position for many years, until he resigned in 2018.
Later Years
After serving as governor for 18 years, Alexander Mikhailov stepped down from his role in 2018. He passed away in 2020.
