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Vladimir Lopukhin
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| Minister of Fuel and Energy of Russia | |
| In office 16 May 1992 – 30 May 1992 |
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| President | Boris Yeltsin |
| Preceded by | Himself (as Minister of the RSFSR) |
| Succeeded by | Viktor Chernomyrdin |
| Minister of Fuel and Energy of the RSFSR | |
| In office 10 November 1991 – 16 May 1992 |
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| President | Boris Yeltsin |
| Preceded by | Anatoly Dyakov |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as Minister of Russia) |
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Vladimir Mikhailovich Lopukhin
23 May 1952 Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| Died | 26 May 2020 (aged 68) Moscow, Russia |
| Alma mater | Moscow State University |
Vladimir Mikhailovich Lopukhin (Russian: Влади́мир Миха́йлович Лопухи́н) was an important person in Russia's government. He was born on May 23, 1952, and passed away on May 26, 2020. He worked as an economist, someone who studies how money and resources are used. He was also a politician, meaning he was involved in how the country was run.
From 1991 to 1992, Mr. Lopukhin was the very first Minister of Fuel and Energy for the Russian Federation. This job meant he was in charge of things like oil, gas, and electricity for the country.
Early Life and Education
Vladimir Lopukhin was born in Moscow, a big city in Russia. He went to Moscow State University, which is a famous school. In 1975, he finished his studies at the university's Faculty of Economics. This is where he learned about how economies work.
Role as Minister
In November 1991, Vladimir Lopukhin became the first Minister of Fuel and Energy for Russia. This was a very important time for Russia as it was becoming a new country. His job was to manage the country's energy resources, like oil and gas. He held this position until June 1992.
Later Career and Passing
After being a minister, Mr. Lopukhin continued to work in important roles. In the fall of 1992, he became an adviser to the Russian Prime Minister, Yegor Gaidar. An adviser gives helpful suggestions and ideas.
From 1992 to 1996, he also worked as a partner at a company called Lazard. This means he was a senior member of the company, helping to make big decisions.
Vladimir Lopukhin passed away in Moscow in May 2020. He was 68 years old. He got sick with COVID-19, a type of illness that spread around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia.
