Mihkail Kasyanov
Mikhail Kasyanov | |
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Prime Minister of Russia | |
In office
7 May 2000 – 24 February 2004 | |
President | Vladimir Putin |
Preceded by | Vladimir Putin |
Succeeded by | Viktor Khristenko |
First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia | |
In office
10 January 2000 – 17 May 2000 | |
Prime Minister | Vladimir Putin |
Preceded by | Vladimir Putin |
Succeeded by | Post abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 December 1957 (age 56)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, U.S.S.R |
Political party | People's Democratic Union
(since 2006) Republican Party of Russia - |
Spouse(s) | Irina Kasyanova |
Alma mater | Moscow Automobile and Road University |
Profession | Politician |
Mikhail Mikhailovich Kasyanov was born on December 8, 1957. He is a Russian politician, who served as Prime Minister of the country from 2000-2004.
Political Career
Prior to his position as Prime Minister of Russia, Kasyanov was Minister of Finance between 1999 to 2000. In 2010, he co-founded the coalition People's Freedom Party's "For Russia without Lawlessness and Corruption" and he is currently a co-chair of the Republican Party of Russia. Kasyanov is an open critic of President Vladimir Putin and a strong supporter of protest rallies for Fair Elections in Russia.
Education
He graduated from the Moscow Automobile and Road University in 1976.
Further Information
“Time for European Magnitsky Law” A Lecture by Mihkail Kasyanov
External Links
Personal Website: Mikhail Kasyanov
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Vladimir Putin | Prime Minister of Russia
2000–2004 |
Succeeded by |