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Vladimir Anatolyevich Yakovlev Presidential Representative to the Southern Federal District
Represents the President in the Southern Federal District and ensures the head of state’s ability to exercise his constitutional powers therein. Is a federal civil servant and a member of the Presidential Administration. |  |

Biography

Vladimir Yakovlev was born on November 25, 1944 in the town of Olekminsk in Yakutia.

He graduated from the Northwest Polytechnic Institute and holds a doctorate in economic sciences and the title of professor.

From 1965, he worked as chief engineer at the Leningrad City Executive Committee’s Repairs and Construction Department and then became head of the Major Repairs Department’s production section.

In 1977, he became director of city repairs and construction trust N 4, and then became deputy chairman of the Dzerzhinsky District Executive Committee.

In 1987, he became deputy head of the Leningrad City Executive Committee Housing Department and was chief engineer of the territorial-industrial housing office.

In January 1993, he was appointed deputy mayor of St. Petersburg.

From December 1993-June 1996, he was first deputy mayor of St. Petersburg and then deputy head of the St. Petersburg city government and chairman of the municipal economy committee.

On June 2, 1996, he was elected governor of St. Petersburg. He also became head of the city government and took a seat in the Federation Council.

He was re-elected governor of St. Petersburg on May 14, 2000.

On June 16, 2003, he was appointed deputy prime minister with responsibility for the housing and utilities sector, construction and transport.

On March 9, 2004, he was appointed authorised presidential representative in the Southern Federal District.

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