Aleksey Ivanovich Lebed (russian: Алексей Иванович Лебедь; 14 April 1955 – 27 April 2019) served as professional officer with the
Soviet/Russian Airborne Forces, like his more prominent older brother, the late
Alexander Lebed
Lieutenant General Alexander Ivanovich Lebed (russian: Алекса́ндр Ива́нович Ле́бедь, link=no; 20 April 1950 – 28 April 2002) was a Soviet and Russian military officer and politician who held senior positions in the Ai ...
. After quitting military service in 1995 with the rank of
colonel
Colonel (abbreviated as Col., Col or COL) is a senior military officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations.
In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of ...
, he was elected chairman of the government of
Khakassia Administrative Republic. He came to the post in 1997, and was re-elected in 2000. Shortly after he came to power in 1997, the transmitter of the Sayansk television and radio company was cut off. Station chief Veniamin Striga said Lebed was responsible. In 2006 criminal charges were brought against Lebed related to claims of abuse of power. In 2009
Viktor Zimin took Lebed's position as the head of the government of Khakassia.
Aleksey Lebed died on 27 April, 2019, at the age of 64.
Умер экс-глава Хакасии Алексей Лебедь
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1955 births
2019 deaths
People from Novocherkassk
Communist Party of the Soviet Union members
United Russia politicians
Second convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation)
Fifth convocation members of the State Duma (Russian Federation)
Members of the Federation Council of Russia (1996–2000)
Heads of the Republic of Khakassia
Heads of government who were later imprisoned
Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School alumni
Frunze Military Academy alumni
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