Alexey Ulyukaev
| Alexey Ulyukaev | |
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| Алексе́й Улюкаев | |
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| Minister of Economic Development | |
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In office 24 June 2013 – 15 November 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Dmitry Medvedev |
| Preceded by | Andrey Belousov |
| Succeeded by | Maxim Oreshkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Alexey Valentinovich Ulyukaev 23 March 1956 Moscow, Soviet Union, now Russia |
| Alma mater | Moscow State University |
Alexey Valentinovich Ulyukaev (Russian: Алексе́й Валенти́нович Улюкаев; born 23 March 1956, Moscow) is a Russian politician, scientist, and economist. Between 24 June 2013 and 15 November 2016, he held the office of Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation[1] in Dmitry Medvedev's Cabinet. From 2004 to 2013, he held the post of Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia. He holds a Doctorate of Economic Sciences.
Arrest and investigation
The Investigative Committee of Russia announced that Ulyukaev had been detained in November 2016 due to allegations that he received a $2 million bribe for an assessment that led to the Kremlin-controlled oil company Rosneft's acquisition of a 50% stake in Bashneft.[2] This followed an apparent string operation following months of surveillance.[3] On the same day, Vladimir Putin dismissed him from the ministerial position.[4]
References
- ↑ "Alexey Ulyukayev appointed Minister of Economic Development". Оfficial site of the President of Russia. 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ↑ Reiter, Svetlana; Soldatkin, Vladimir (15 November 2016). "Russian Economy Minister Ulyukayev detained over bribe". Reuters.
- ↑ "Russian Economy Minister Ulyukayev charged with $2m bribe". BBC News. 2016-11-15. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
- ↑ "Улюкаев уволен с должности министра экономического развития РФ в связи с утратой доверия" (in Russian). Business Online. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.