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Alexander Mikhailov
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Governor of Kursk Oblast
In office
18 November 2000 – 11 October 2018
Preceded by Alexander Rutskoy
Succeeded by Roman Starovoit
Personal details
Born
Alexander Nikolayevich Mikhailov
Александр Николаевич Михайлов

(1951-09-15)15 September 1951
Kosorzha, Shchigrovsky District, Kursk Oblast, RSFSR, USSR
Died 4 December 2020(2020-12-04) (aged 69)
Nationality Russian
Political party United Russia (2005–2020)
Other political
affiliations
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.

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.

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