Sergei Ivanov
Sergei Borisovich Ivanov is a Russian senior official and politician who has been serving as the Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on the Issues of Environmental Activities, Ecology and Transport since 12 August 2016. He has the federal state civilian service rank of 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation.
Some of the key events about Sergei Ivanov
- 1981Graduated from Leningrad State University with a degree in English philology
- 1991Joined the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation
- 1998Appointed Deputy Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB)
- 1999Became Secretary of the Security Council of Russia
- 1999Accused of involvement in a corruption scandal related to Aeroflot airline
- 2001Appointed Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation
- 2005Promoted to Deputy Prime Minister while retaining the position of Defense Minister
- 2006Criticized for his handling of military reforms as Defense Minister
- 2007Appointed First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia
- 2007Oversaw controversial military exercises with China that raised concerns among Western nations
- 2008Became Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office
- 2008Faced criticism for Russia's military response in the conflict with Georgia
- 2009Implicated in allegations of misuse of state funds for personal gain
- 2011Elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Aircraft Corporation
- 2011Accused of suppressing media freedom as Deputy Prime Minister
- 2012Linked to alleged human rights violations in Chechnya
- 2014Played a role in Russia's annexation of Crimea, leading to international sanctions
- 2016Appointed Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on Environmental Protection, Ecology and Transport
- 2016Involved in controversial decisions regarding Russia's military intervention in Syria
- 2018Criticized for his role in managing Russia's defense industry amid corruption allegations
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