# Viktor Khristenko

_Russian economist and statesman_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Viktor Borisovich Khristenko is a Russian politician who was chairman of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission from 1 February 2012 to 1 February 2016. He was First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia from 31 May 1999 to 10 January 2000 and Minister of Industry from 9 March 2004 to 31 January 2012.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 August 1957 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Chelyabinsk ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Soviet Union; Russia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P27))
- **Occupation:** statesperson; economist; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P106))
- **Political party:** Communist Party of the Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P102))
- **Education:** South Ural State University; high school No. 121 (Chelyabinsk) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P69))
- **Spouse:** Tatiana Golikova ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P26))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Industry and Trade (Russia) (9 March 2004 – 31 January 2012); Minister of Energy (9 March 2004 – 12 May 2008); Prime Minister of Russia (24 February 2004 – 5 March 2004); Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (2000–2004); First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (31 May 1999 – 10 January 2000) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Honour; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 1st class; Stolypin Medal, 1st class; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Dostyk Order of grade II; Russian Federation Government Certificate of Honour; Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 1st class; Friendship Order; Medal "For contribution to the creation of the Eurasian Economic Union" 1st Class; Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh; Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667#P166))

## Questions

**When was Viktor Khristenko born?**  
Viktor Khristenko was born on 28 August 1957 in Chelyabinsk.

**What positions has Viktor Khristenko held?**  
Positions held by Viktor Khristenko include: Minister of Industry and Trade (Russia) (2004–2012); Minister of Energy (2004–2008); Prime Minister of Russia (2004–2004); Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (2000–2004); First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (1999–2000).

**Where did Viktor Khristenko study?**  
Viktor Khristenko was educated at South Ural State University, high school No. 121 (Chelyabinsk).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Viktor Khristenko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Khristenko) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q317667](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q317667) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Khristenko (cropped).jpg by Fry-09 (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Khristenko_(cropped).jpg)

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## Cite this page

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