When was Viktor Chernomyrdin born?

Viktor Chernomyrdin was born on 9 April 1938 in Chorny Otrog.

What positions has Viktor Chernomyrdin held?

Positions held by Viktor Chernomyrdin include: ambassador of Russia to Ukraine (2001–2009); substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2000–2001); member of the State Duma (2000–2003); Prime Minister of Russia (1998–1998); President of Russia (1996–1996).

Where did Viktor Chernomyrdin study?

Viktor Chernomyrdin was educated at Samara State Technical University, Moscow State Open University.

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Viktor Chernomyrdin

Russian diplomat and politician (1938–2010)

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Viktor Stepanovich Chernomyrdin was a Soviet and Russian politician and businessman. He was the Minister of Gas Industry of the Soviet Union, after which he became first chairman of Gazprom energy company and the second-longest-serving Prime Minister of Russia (1992–1998) based on consecutive years. He was a key figure in Russian politics in the 1990s and a participant in the transition from a planned to a market economy. From 2001 to 2009, he was Russia's ambassador to Ukraine. After that, he was designated as a presidential adviser.

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Born: 9 April 1938 wd
Place of birth: Chorny Otrog wd
Died: 3 November 2010 wd
Place of death: Moscow wd
Citizenship: Russia, Soviet Union wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, economist, businessperson wd
Political party: United Russia (2001–2010), Our Home – Russia (1995–2001), independent politician (1991–1995), Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1961–1991) wd
Education: Samara State Technical University, Moscow State Open University wd
Spouse: Valentina Fedorovna Chernomyrdina wd

Positions held wd

ambassador of Russia to Ukraine (21 May 2001 – 11 June 2009)
substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (3 April 2000 – 25 June 2001)
member of the State Duma (18 January 2000 – 7 December 2003)
Prime Minister of Russia (24 August 1998 – 11 September 1998)
President of Russia (5 November 1996 – 6 November 1996)
Prime Minister of Russia (14 December 1992 – 23 March 1998)
Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (30 May 1992 – 14 December 1992)
Minister of Gas Industry (12 February 1985 – 27 June 1989)
deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union

Awards wd

Order of the October Revolution
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Order of the Badge of Honour
Order of Friendship
Medal "In Commemoration of the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan"
Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
Order of Parasat
Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class
Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class
Jubilee Medal "300 Years of the Russian Navy"
Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"

Questions

When was Viktor Chernomyrdin born?: Viktor Chernomyrdin was born on 9 April 1938 in Chorny Otrog.
What positions has Viktor Chernomyrdin held?: Positions held by Viktor Chernomyrdin include: ambassador of Russia to Ukraine (2001–2009); substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2000–2001); member of the State Duma (2000–2003); Prime Minister of Russia (1998–1998); President of Russia (1996–1996).
Where did Viktor Chernomyrdin study?: Viktor Chernomyrdin was educated at Samara State Technical University, Moscow State Open University.

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