Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Politician and businessman in Kalmykia
Born
April 5th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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A businessman and politician served as the first president of Kalmykia from 1995 to 2010. During the presidency, focused on economic development and promoting cultural identity. Ilyumzhinov also had a notable role in international chess governance, serving as president of the World Chess Federation from 1995 until 2018. His leadership aimed to enhance the global reach of chess and its integration into educational systems. Ilyumzhinov's political career was marked by efforts to improve regional infrastructure and attract investments into Kalmykia, a republic of Russia. Over the years, he became a prominent figure in the chess community, blending his political and business interests.
First President of Kalmykia from 1995 to 2010
President of the World Chess Federation from 1995 to 2018
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