Ivan Silayev

Russian engineer and politician, Prime Minister

Ivan Silayev - Russian engineer and politician, Prime Minister
Born

October 21st, 1930
95 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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An engineer and politician served as the 19th Prime Minister of Russia from 1991 to 1992. During the transition period following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, led the government in efforts to implement economic reforms and stabilize the country. Oversaw significant changes in Russia's political and economic landscape during a time of turmoil. Contributed to the establishment of new governmental structures and processes in post-Soviet Russia.

Served as Prime Minister of Russia

Implemented economic reforms in the 1990s

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