About Boris Gostev
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87). Boris Gostev was a Russian engineer, economist, politician and finance minister.
Boris Ivanovich Gostev (; 15 September 1927 – 10 August 2015) was a Soviet engineer, economist and politician.
Biography Gostev was born in 1927. He served an as aide to Prime Minister Nikolai Ryzhkov. He was a deputy under Ryzhkov in the economic department of the Communist Party Central Committee. Gostev was appointed minister of finance on 14 December 1985, replacing long-term finance minister Vasily Garbuzov in the post.
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Who was Boris Gostev?
Soviet politician (1927-2015)
When was Boris Gostev born?
Boris Gostev was born on 15 September 1927 in Moscow.
When did Boris Gostev die?
Boris Gostev died on 9 August 2015 in Moscow.
What was Boris Gostev's occupation?
Boris Gostev was an engineer, economist, politician and finance minister.
What nationality was Boris Gostev?
Boris Gostev was Russian.
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