Ivan Malakhov
Ivan Pavlovich Malakhov Ива́н Па́влович Мала́хов | |
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| Governor of Sakhalin Oblast | |
| In office August 20, 2003 – August 7, 2007 | |
| President | Vladimir Putin |
| Preceded by | Igor Farkhutdinov |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Khoroshavin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1953 Pologoye Zaimische, Astrakhan Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Political party | United Russia |
| Profession | Sailor |
Ivan Pavlovich Malakhov (born June 29, 1953 in Pologoye Zaimische, Astrakhan Oblast, Russian SFSR) is former governor of Sakhalin Oblast. He is a naval veteran, attaining the rank of captain. From 1981 – 1982 he was at Higher Officers' Courses in Leningrad. In 1991, he became mayor of Nevelsk, and in 1996 after graduating from the , he became vice-governor of Sakhalin.[1] He became acting governor at the death of Governor Frakhudinov on August 20, 2003.[2] He was elected governor in a run-off on December 21, 2003, and was sworn in on December 30.[3] Malakhov has been instrumental in opening up the Sakhalin region to economic development and mineral exploration.[1]
Malakhov quit over criticism over his handling of a relief operation following an earthquake in Nevelsk, southern Sakhalin in early August 2007.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b Bisnis.doc.gov - PDF File[permanent dead link]
- ^ Russia Profile Archived 2005-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rulers.org
- ^ Sakhalin governor resigns, Putin nominates new candidate-1, RIA, 07/08/2007
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