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Vladimir Dolgikh
Владимир Долгих
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Senator from Moscow
In office
13 September 2013 – 19 September 2018
Preceded by Yury Roslyak
Succeeded by Vladimir Kozhin
Candidate member of the 26th, 27th Politburo
In office
24 May 1982 – 30 September 1988
Head of the Metallurgical Department of the Central Committee
In office
1976–1984
Member of the 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th Secretariat
In office
18 December 1972 – 30 September 1988
Personal details
Born (1924-12-05)5 December 1924
Ilansky, Yeniseysk Governorate, Soviet Union
Died 8 October 2020(2020-10-08) (aged 95)
Moscow
Nationality Soviet and Russian
Political party Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Profession Civil servant
Awards Hero of Socialist Labour (twice)

Vladimir Ivanovich Dolgikh (Russian: Владимир Иванович Долгих; born December 5, 1924 – died October 8, 2020) was an important Russian politician. He was born in a town called Ilansky in the Soviet Union. He spent many years working in the government, especially in areas related to industry and politics.

Vladimir Dolgikh was known for his long career. He worked in high-level positions in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Later in his life, he became a Senator for Moscow in the Russian government. He lived to be 95 years old.

Early Life and Education

Vladimir Dolgikh was born in 1924. This was a time when the Soviet Union was just starting. He grew up in a town called Ilansky. When he was young, he studied to become an engineer. This training helped him a lot in his future career.

He joined the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1942. This was during World War II. Joining the party was a big step for many people in the Soviet Union. It often led to important jobs.

Career in the Soviet Union

Vladimir Dolgikh started his career in industry. He worked in the field of metallurgy. This means he dealt with metals and how they are made and used. His skills in this area were very important for the Soviet economy.

Leading the Metallurgical Department

From 1976 to 1984, Dolgikh was the head of the Metallurgical Department. This department was part of the Central Committee. The Central Committee was a very powerful group. It made many important decisions for the country. As head, he helped guide the metal industry.

Role in the Politburo

From 1982 to 1988, Vladimir Dolgikh was a candidate member of the Politburo. The Politburo was the main decision-making body of the Communist Party. Being a candidate member meant he could attend meetings. He could also give his opinions. However, he did not have a vote on decisions. This was still a very high position. It showed his influence in the party.

Working in the Secretariat

Dolgikh was also a member of the Secretariat. He held this role for a long time, from 1972 to 1988. The Secretariat was responsible for the daily work of the Communist Party. It helped carry out the decisions made by the Politburo. This role meant he was involved in many important tasks.

Later Political Career in Russia

After the Soviet Union ended, Vladimir Dolgikh continued to be involved in politics. He served in the government of modern Russia.

Serving as a Senator

From 2013 to 2018, Dolgikh was a Senator from Moscow. The Federation Council is like one of the two houses of parliament in Russia. Senators represent different regions. As a senator for Moscow, he helped make laws for the country. He also represented the people of Moscow. This was a significant role for someone who had served in the Soviet era.

Awards and Recognition

Vladimir Dolgikh received many awards during his life. He was honored for his work and contributions.

  • He was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labour twice. This was a very high honor in the Soviet Union. It was given to people who made outstanding achievements in their work. It showed that he was seen as a dedicated and valuable leader.

Death

Vladimir Dolgikh passed away on October 8, 2020. He died in Moscow, the capital city of Russia. He was 95 years old. He had a long and impactful career in both the Soviet Union and Russia.

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