# Yury Luzhkov

_Russian politician (1936–2019)_

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> Yury Mikhailovich Luzhkov was a Russian politician who served as mayor of Moscow from 1992 to 2010. Before the election of Gavriil Popov as the first mayor of Moscow, he also headed the capital in 1990–1991 as chairman of the Mosgorispolkom. He was the vice-chairman and one of the founders of the ruling United Russia party. During Luzhkov's time, Moscow's economy expanded and he presided over large construction projects in the city, including the building of a new financial district. At the same time, he was accused of corruption, bulldozing historic buildings, and poor handling of traffic, as well as the city's smog crisis during the 2010 Russian wildfires. On 28 September 2010, Luzhkov was fired from his post by a decree issued by then-President Dmitry Medvedev.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 September 1936 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Moscow ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P19))
- **Died:** 10 December 2019 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P570))
- **Place of death:** Munich ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Soviet Union; Russia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; scientist; statesperson; mayor; engineer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P106))
- **Political party:** United Russia (2001–2010); Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1968–1991) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P102))
- **Education:** Gubkin University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P69))
- **Spouse:** Elena Baturina ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P26))
- **Official website:** luzhkov.ru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P856))
- **Positions held:** Chairman of United Russia (1 December 2001 – 27 November 2004); mayor of Moscow (6 June 1992 – 28 September 2010); Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union (24 August 1991 – 14 November 1991); Prime Minister of Moscow (24 June 1991 – 20 August 2001); member of the Federation Council of Russia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P39))
- **Awards:** USSR State Prize; Bavarian Order of Merit; Order of Lenin; Order of Honour; Gold Olympic Order; Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg"; European handicraft prize; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class; Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"; Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"; Medal "Defender of a Free Russia"; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Knight of the National Order of the Cedar; Order of Akhmad Kadyrov ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379#P166))

## Questions

**When was Yury Luzhkov born?**  
Yury Luzhkov was born on 21 September 1936 in Moscow.

**What positions has Yury Luzhkov held?**  
Positions held by Yury Luzhkov include: Chairman of United Russia (2001–2004); mayor of Moscow (1992–2010); Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union (1991–1991); Prime Minister of Moscow (1991–2001); member of the Federation Council of Russia.

**Where did Yury Luzhkov study?**  
Yury Luzhkov was educated at Gubkin University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Yury Luzhkov](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yury_Luzhkov) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q156379](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156379) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Yuri Luzhkov.jpg by mos.ru (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yuri_Luzhkov.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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