Vladimir Vladimirovich Yakushev (russian: Влади́мир Влади́мирович Я́кушев; born 14 June 1968) is a Russian politician serving as the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the

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since 9 November 2020. Previously, he was Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities from 18 May 2018 to 9 November 2020, and

Governor of Tyumen Oblast The governor of Tyumen Oblast (russian: Губернатор Тюменской области) is the highest official of Tyumen Oblast, a federal subject of Russia. History of office From 1991 to 1993 the head of the regional administration ...

from 2005 to 2018.

Early life and career

Vladimir Yakushev was born in Neftekamsk on 14 June 1968. At age 7, he moved with his family to his father in

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, where he graduated from school. From 1986 to 1988, he served in the

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. In 1993, he graduated from

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with a degree in law.

Banking career

On 27 June 1993, Yakushev started his career as a legal adviser of the Yamal-Nenets branch of the West Siberian Commercial Bank (Zapsibcombank). On 25 July 1994, he became acting Director of the Yamal-Nenets branch of the Zapsibcombank, and on 24 January 1995, he became Director of the Yamal-Nenets branch of the Zapsibcombank. In 1997, he became Vice-President and Director of Salekhard branch of Zapsibcombank. He graduated from University of Tyumen with a degree in economy. On 29 April 1998, he became President of Zapsibcombank.

Political career

On 13 June 2001, Yakushev became vice governor of

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. In March 2005, he became the first deputy mayor of

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, and from March 21 he served as acting mayor of Tyumen. On 24 November 2005, Yakushev became governor of Tyumen Oblast. On 2 October 2010, he was re-appointed as governor. On 14 September 2014, he was re-elected governor for a third term, gaining 87.3% of the votes in the first round. On 18 May 2018, he was appointed Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities in Medvedev's second cabinet. On 21 January 2020, he was re-appointed to this office in Mishustin's cabinet. On 1 May, Yakushev was hospitalized after being diagnosed with

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. This happened the day after Prime Minister

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was also diagnosed with the coronavirus. On 26 May, Yakushev recovered and returned to the exercise of his powers. In response to the

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, on 6 April 2022 the

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of the

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added Yakushev to its list of persons sanctioned pursuant to .

Family

Yakushev's wife is Larisa Yakusheva, born on 1 January 1963. They married while he was studying at university. Yakushev has two children: a son, Pavel, and a daughter, Natalia.

Awards

* Order of Honour (2008) *Medal of Nikolay Ozerov (2013) *Medal of Honor "For Merits in Protection of Children of Russia" (2014)Владимир Якушев получил медаль «За заслуги в деле защиты детей России»
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Yakushev, Vladimir 1968 births Living people 1st class Active State Councillors of the Russian Federation People from Neftekamsk 21st-century Russian politicians United Russia politicians Mayors of Tyumen Governors of Tyumen Oblast Government ministers of Russia Tyumen State University alumni Russian individuals subject to the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions