Sergey Shoygu
Politician
1955 –
Who is Sergey Shoygu?
Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoygu is a Russian political figure who has served in the government of Russia as Minister of Defence since 2012. Previously he was Minister of Emergency Situations from 1991 to 2012 and briefly served as Governor of Moscow Oblast in 2012. He holds the military rank of General of the Army. He is also the President of the International Sport Federation of Firefighters and Rescuers.
In March 2012, he was announced as one of the potential candidates for the Governor of Moscow Oblast. On April 5, 2012 he was elected as the 3rd Governor of Moscow Oblast, and he took office on May 11, 2012. On November 6, 2012 he was appointed as Minister of Defence.
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- Born
- May 21, 1955
Chadan - Spouses
- Nationality
- Russia
- Profession
- Education
- Siberian Federal University
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on July 23, 2013
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