# Yegor Gaidar

_Russian economist (1956-2009)_

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> Yegor Timurovich Gaidar was a Soviet and Russian economist, politician, and author who was the acting Prime Minister of Russia in 1992 and simultaneously held several other cabinet roles. Gaidar was also in the State Duma from 1993 to 1996 and from 1999 to 2003 as a member of Democratic Choice of Russia and the Union of Right Forces.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 March 1956 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Moscow ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P19))
- **Died:** 16 December 2009 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P570))
- **Place of death:** Odintsovo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Russia; Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; politician; journalist; university teacher; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P106))
- **Political party:** Union of Right Forces (2001–2008); Democratic Choice of Russia (1994–2001); Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1980–1991) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P102))
- **Education:** Moscow State University Faculty of Economics ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P69))
- **Spouse:** Irina Smirnova; Maria Strugatskaya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P26))
- **Positions held:** member of the State Duma (19 December 1999 – 7 December 2003); member of the State Duma (12 December 1993 – 16 January 1996); Minister of Economy of the Russian Federation (22 September 1993 – 20 January 1994); First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (18 September 1993 – 20 January 1994); Prime Minister of Russia (15 June 1992 – 15 December 1992); First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (2 March 1992 – 15 December 1992); Minister of Finance (19 February 1992 – 2 April 1992); Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P39))
- **Awards:** school medal; Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695#P166))

## Questions

**When was Yegor Gaidar born?**  
Yegor Gaidar was born on 19 March 1956 in Moscow.

**What positions has Yegor Gaidar held?**  
Positions held by Yegor Gaidar include: member of the State Duma (1999–2003); member of the State Duma (1993–1996); Minister of Economy of the Russian Federation (1993–1994); First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation (1993–1994); Prime Minister of Russia (1992–1992).

**Where did Yegor Gaidar study?**  
Yegor Gaidar was educated at Moscow State University Faculty of Economics.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Yegor Gaidar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yegor_Gaidar) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q82695](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82695) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Gaidar in 2008 - crop.jpg by Jürg Vollmer / Maiakinfo (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gaidar_in_2008_-_crop.jpg)

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