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Sergei Ling
Сяргей Лінг
Сергей Линг
3rd Prime Minister of Belarus
In office
11 November 1996 – 18 February 2000
President Alexander Lukashenko
Preceded by Mikhail Chigir
Succeeded by Vladimir Yermoshin
Personal details
Born (1937-05-07) 7 May 1937 (age 88)
Minsk, Belarusian SSR, Soviet Union
(now Belarus)
Alma mater Belarusian State Agricultural Academy

Sergei Stepanovich Ling (born on May 7, 1937) is a politician and expert in farming from Belarus. He held important roles in his country's government. He served as the Prime Minister of Belarus from 1996 to 2000. After that, he became the Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations from 2000 to 2002.

Who is Sergei Ling?

Sergei Ling was born in Minsk, which is now the capital city of Belarus. At the time, it was part of the Soviet Union. He studied at the Belarusian State Agricultural Academy. This means he learned a lot about farming and how to manage land. His background in agriculture was very helpful in his later political career.

Early Life and Education

Sergei Ling grew up during a time of big changes in his region. His education focused on agriculture, which is the science of farming. This knowledge helped him understand the economy of Belarus, which relies a lot on farming. Learning about crops and land management prepared him for leadership roles.

Political Career

Sergei Ling's career in government began before he became Prime Minister. He held various positions, gaining experience in how a country is run. These roles helped him understand the needs of the people and the challenges facing Belarus.

Prime Minister of Belarus

From November 11, 1996, to February 18, 2000, Sergei Ling was the Prime Minister of Belarus. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. This person is in charge of making sure the country's laws are followed and that public services work well. During his time as Prime Minister, he worked under President Alexander Lukashenko. His job was to manage the country's economy and daily operations.

Representing Belarus at the UN

After being Prime Minister, Sergei Ling took on a new role. He became the Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations (UN). This happened from 2000 to 2002. The UN is an international organization where countries work together to solve global problems. As a Permanent Representative, Sergei Ling spoke for Belarus on important world issues. He helped share Belarus's views and worked with other countries.

Legacy and Impact

Sergei Ling's work in government helped shape Belarus during a key period. His roles as Prime Minister and UN Representative were very important. They showed his dedication to public service. He played a part in how Belarus developed after the end of the Soviet Union.

See also

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