Sergey Sobyanin facts for kids
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Sergey Sobyanin
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Сергей Собянин
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Official portrait, 2018
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| Mayor of Moscow | |
| Assumed office 21 October 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Vladimir Resin (acting) Yury Luzhkov |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Russia - Head of the Government Executive Office |
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| In office 12 May 2008 – 21 October 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Vladimir Putin |
| Preceded by | Sergey Naryshkin |
| Succeeded by | Vyacheslav Volodin |
| Kremlin Chief of Staff | |
| In office 14 November 2005 – 12 May 2008 |
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| President | |
| Preceded by | Dmitry Medvedev |
| Succeeded by | Sergey Naryshkin |
| Governor of Tyumen Oblast | |
| In office 26 January 2001 – 14 November 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Leonid Roketsky |
| Succeeded by | Vladimir Yakushev |
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| Born | 21 June 1958 Nyaksimvol, Khantia-Mansia, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia) |
| Political party | United Russia (from 2002) |
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Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1982–1991) |
| Spouse |
Irina Sobyanina
(div. 2014) |
| Children |
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| Profession | Engineer, Lawyer |
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Sergey Semyonovich Sobyanin (Russian: Серге́й Семёнович Собя́нин; born 21 June 1958) is a Russian politician. He has been the 3rd Mayor of Moscow since 21 October 2010. Before this, Sobyanin was the governor of Tyumen Oblast from 2001 to 2005. He also served as the Head of the Presidential Administration from 2005 to 2008. From 2008 to 2010, he was the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia.
Sobyanin is a member of the United Russia political party. He is part of its main governing bodies. He was also the head of the party's Moscow branch for a time.
As Mayor of Moscow, Sobyanin has changed how the city develops. He has focused on improving public transport and city spaces. He also created Moscow Media, a group of TV channels, radio stations, and newspapers owned by the city government.
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Early Life and Education
Sergey Sobyanin was born in the village of Nyaksimvol. This village is in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug in Russia. He was born on June 21, 1958.
In 1989, he earned a second degree in law. This was from the All-Union Correspondence Institute of Law.
Political Journey
Sergey Sobyanin has held many important roles in Russian politics. His career began in local government.
Early Roles in Government
- In 1991, he was chosen as the mayor of Kogalym.
- From 1993, he served as the First Deputy Head of the Administration for the Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug.
- On October 27, 1996, he was re-elected as a delegate and chairman of the Khanty–Mansi Duma.
- On July 12, 2000, he became the First Deputy to the President's representative in the Urals Federal District.
Governor of Tyumen Oblast
On January 14, 2001, Sobyanin was elected governor of Tyumen Oblast. He was re-elected on February 17, 2005. He has been a member of the Supreme Council of the United Russia political party since 2004.
Roles in the Russian Government
In November 2005, he was appointed as the head of the Administration of the President of Russia. This is a very important position. From May 2008 to October 2010, he served as Deputy Prime Minister of Russia.
Becoming Mayor of Moscow
On October 21, 2010, Sergey Sobyanin became the Mayor of Moscow. He was chosen by the Moscow City Duma. He has been re-elected several times since then.
- On September 8, 2013, he was re-elected as mayor. He ran as an independent candidate.
- On September 9, 2018, he was re-elected for a third term.
- On September 11, 2023, he was re-elected as mayor again. He officially started his new term on September 18, 2023.
Improving Moscow: Key Policies
As Mayor, Sergey Sobyanin has focused on making Moscow a better place to live. He has worked on transport, city planning, and social programs.
Transport and Roads
When Sobyanin became mayor, Moscow had many traffic problems. He aimed to reduce the number of cars and improve public transport.
- Paid Parking: Paid parking zones were introduced in central Moscow. This helped reduce traffic jams.
- Traffic Improvement: Moscow's traffic congestion has improved. The city is no longer among the top 10 for traffic jams globally.
- Public Transport Upgrades:
- New buses were purchased.
- Dedicated lanes for public transport were created.
- The Moscow Metro has expanded significantly. Many new stations and lines have been built.
- Moscow Central Ring: On September 10, 2016, the Moscow Central Ring (MCC) opened. This is an urban electric train system. It connects with the metro and other railway lines.
- Road Construction: Many new roads have been built or improved. Major highways and interchanges were reconstructed. The city also started building new chord routes to ease traffic.
City Planning and Development
Sobyanin's team has worked on improving Moscow's urban environment.
- Protecting Historic Buildings: The city has restored many architectural monuments and historical buildings.
- Street Improvements: Sidewalks have been upgraded with new paving. The "My Street" program has redesigned many streets.
- VDNKh Restoration: The VDNKh complex was transferred to Moscow's ownership. It has undergone major restoration and improvements. This includes opening Europe's largest ice rink.
- Street Markets: The number of street trade facilities was reduced. Many old kiosks were replaced with new, city-owned ones.
Social Initiatives
The Moscow government has also focused on social policies.
- Minimum Wage: In 2015, a law was passed to increase the minimum wage in Moscow.
- Healthcare Reform: A public health reform was launched. This led to changes in hospitals and medical staff.
- Migration Policy: The city has worked to control illegal migration. A patent center was opened to help migrant workers become legal.
Environmental Efforts
Sobyanin's administration has taken steps to improve the environment.
- Incinerator Closures: Some incinerator projects were closed or banned.
- Green Spaces: The "Million Trees" campaign was launched. This initiative has planted thousands of trees and shrubs across the city.
Family and Personal Life
Sergey Sobyanin enjoys outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. He also likes literature and classical music. He plays tennis.
He was married to Irina Iosifovna Sobyanina for 28 years. They divorced in 2014. They have two daughters:
- Anna Sergeevna Sobyanina (born 1986)
- Olga Sergeevna Sobyanina (born 1997)
Awards and Recognition
Sergey Sobyanin has received many awards for his work. These include:
- Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 1st class (2023)
- Order of Honor (2003)
- Medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree (1999)
- Stolypin Medal, first class (2010)
- Order of the Republic of Tyva (2020)
- Order of Salavat Yulaev (2023)
- Officer of the Order of Agricultural Merit (France, 2003)
- Various awards from the Russian Orthodox Church, including the Order of the Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow.
- The title of "Person of the Year" multiple times.
- "Honorary Citizen of the Tyumen region" (2005).
- The highest legal award "Lawyer of the Year" (2023).
Images for kids
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Sergei Sobyanin and Juan Carlos I. July 19th, 2012
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Sergei Sobyanin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. September 23, 2015
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Sergei Sobyanin and Ilham Aliyev. September 25, 2014
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Sergei Sobyanin and Vladimir Putin at the opening of passenger traffic on the MCC, September 10, 2016
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Sergey Sobyanin in State Duma
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Dmitry Medvedev in Day of the Town 2015 (Moscow)
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Sobyanin speaks at the plenary session of the Federation Council, March 22, 2017
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See also
In Spanish: Serguéi Sobianin para niños
