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Sergei Stepashin

Russian politician

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Sergei Vadimovich Stepashin is a Russian politician who briefly served as Prime Minister of Russia in 1999. Subsequent to his tenure as prime minister, he was elected to the State Duma, but resigned to serve as chairman of the Accounts Chamber of Russia, from 2000 to 2013.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Lüshunkou District wd
Citizenship
Soviet Union, Russia wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, jurist, head of government wd
Political party
Yabloko, Communist Party of the Soviet Union wd
Education
Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation, V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy wd
Spouse
Tamara Stepashina wd

Positions held wd

  • member of the State Duma (18 January 2000 – 7 December 2003)
  • Prime Minister of Russia (12 May 1999 – 9 August 1999)
  • First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (27 April 1999 – 19 May 1999)
  • Minister of Justice (2 July 1997 – 29 March 1998)
  • Director of the Federal Security Service (12 April 1995 – 30 June 1995)
  • Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation
  • justice minister
  • interior minister

Awards wd

  • Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star
  • Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class
  • Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class
  • Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class
  • Medal "For Distinction in Military Service", 1st class
  • Medal "For Distinction in Military Service", 2nd class
  • Medal "For excellent service in the protection of public order"
  • Order of Courage
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour
  • Order of Alexander Nevsky
  • Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class
  • Stolypin Medal, 1st class
  • Order of Diplomatic Service Merit
  • Order of the Badge of Honour
  • Russian Federation Government Certificate of Honour

Questions

When was Sergei Stepashin born?
Sergei Stepashin was born on 2 March 1952 in Lüshunkou District.
What positions has Sergei Stepashin held?
Positions held by Sergei Stepashin include: member of the State Duma (2000–2003); Prime Minister of Russia (1999–1999); First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (1999–1999); Minister of Justice (1997–1998); Director of the Federal Security Service (1995–1995).
Where did Sergei Stepashin study?
Sergei Stepashin was educated at Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation, V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sergei Stepashin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q313989 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: StepashinSV-2002.jpg by Leo Medvedev/Лев Леонидович Медведев (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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