About Vasily Vakhrushev
Lived 1902 – 1947 (aged 44). Vasily Vakhrushev was a Russian statesperson and politician.
Vasily Vasilyevich Vakhrushev (; 28 February 1902 – 13 January 1947) was a Soviet and Russian politician who was from 1939 to 1940 the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the Russian SFSR, equivalent to Prime Minister. He was also the People's Commissar for Coal Industry from 1939 to 1946. His ashes were buried at the Kremlin Wall Necropolis.
He was born in Tula as the son of a worker from the city. After graduating from secondary school, he pursued a career as a locksmith.
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Who was Vasily Vakhrushev?
Prime Minister of Russia (1902–1947)
When was Vasily Vakhrushev born?
Vasily Vakhrushev was born on 28 February 1902 in Tula.
When did Vasily Vakhrushev die?
Vasily Vakhrushev died on 13 January 1947 in Moscow.
What was Vasily Vakhrushev's occupation?
Vasily Vakhrushev was a statesperson and politician.
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Vasily Vakhrushev was Russian.
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