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Alexander Fomin

b. 1959

Russian military and politician

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About Alexander Fomin

Born 1959. Alexander Fomin is a Russian military leader.

Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin ( born May 25, 1959) is a Russian Deputy Minister of Defence.

Biography Alexander Fomin was born on May 25, 1959, in Leninogorsk. He attended the Military Institute of the Red Banner of the Ministry of Defence (now the Military University of the Russian Defence Ministry) in Moscow, graduating in 1984.

Fomin was promoted to Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation in 2017.

In February 2018, Fomin was promoted to the rank of Colonel General.

In March 2021, he visited Myanmar in his capacity as a military attaché and expressed Russia's commitment to maintaining friendly relations with the country.

In 2022, Fomin was appointed as the representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense at the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine with the purpose of resolving the war between the two countries.

Sanctions

As a result of his support for Russian aggression and violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity during the Russo-Ukrainian war, Fomin is subject to personal international sanctions from several countries. Australia imposed sanctions on him in February 2022, while the United Kingdom and New Zealand followed suit in March. In October 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree imposing sanctions on Fomin.

Awards and decorations

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Military Institute of the USSR Ministry of Defence, Military Diplomatic Academy of Moscow
Positions held
Russian Deputy Minister of Defence
Awards
Order of Friendship; Order of Honour; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class; Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"; Medal for distinguished military service, 1st class; Medal for distinguished military service, 2nd class; Order of Alexander Nevsky
Also known as
Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Fomin?

Russian military and politician

When was Alexander Fomin born?

Alexander Fomin was born on 25 May 1959 in Ridder.

What is Alexander Fomin's occupation?

Alexander Fomin is a military leader.

What nationality is Alexander Fomin?

Alexander Fomin is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Fomin

· Wikidata: Q28736608

· DBpedia: Alexander Fomin

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