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Alexander Zhilkin

b. 1959

Governor of Astrakhan

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About Alexander Zhilkin

Born 1959. Alexander Zhilkin is a Russian economist and politician.

Alexander Alexandrovich Zhilkin (; born August 26, 1959) is a Russian politician who served as the Governor of Astrakhan Oblast between 2004 and 2018. He became acting governor in August 2004, when governor Anatoly Guzhvin died. Zhilkin was elected governor as a candidate of the United Russia party in 2004, receiving 65% of the vote. He was the first deputy before he became the governor. On 26 October 2018, he resigned and was replaced by Sergey Morozov.

Order of Honour (2003)

Order of Friendship (1998)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Russian Academy of State Service, Astrakhan State University
Positions held
Member of the State Duma
Awards
Order of Honour; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Order of Friendship; Medal "Defender of a Free Russia"; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 1st class; Medal "for 20 years of Kazakhstan's independence"; Friendship Order; Order of Alexander Nevsky; Order of Merit of Astrakhan Oblast; Magtymguly Pyragy medal; Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour; Dostyk Order of grade II
Also known as
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Zhilkin, Alexander Alexandrovich Zhilkin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Zhilkin?

Governor of Astrakhan

When was Alexander Zhilkin born?

Alexander Zhilkin was born on 26 August 1959 in Tsvetnoye.

What is Alexander Zhilkin's occupation?

Alexander Zhilkin is an economist and politician.

What nationality is Alexander Zhilkin?

Alexander Zhilkin is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Zhilkin

· Wikidata: Q1778750

· DBpedia: Alexander Zhilkin

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