Ivan Malakhov

Ivan Pavlovich Malakhov (born June 29, 1953 in Pologoye Zaimische, Astrakhan Oblast, Russian SFSR) is former governor of Sakhalin Oblast. He is a naval veteran, attaining the rank of captain. From 1981 – 1982 he was at Higher Officers' Courses in Leningrad. In 1991, he became mayor of Nevelsk, and in 1996 after graduating from the Russian Academy of State Service, he became vice-governor of Sakhalin.[1] He became acting governor at the death of Governor Frakhudinov on August 20, 2003.[2] He was elected governor in a run-off on December 21, 2003, and was sworn in on December 30.[3] Malakhov has been instrumental in opening up the Sakhalin region to economic development and mineral exploration.[1]

In this Eastern Slavic name, the patronymic is Pavlovich and the family name is Malakhov.
Ivan Pavlovich Malakhov
Ива́н Па́влович Мала́хов
Governor of Sakhalin Oblast
In office
August 20, 2003 – August 7, 2007
PresidentVladimir Putin
Preceded byIgor Farkhutdinov
Succeeded byAlexander Khoroshavin
Personal details
Born (1953-06-29) June 29, 1953
Pologoye Zaimische, Astrakhan Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
NationalityRussian
Political partyUnited Russia
ProfessionSailor

Malakhov quit over criticism over his handling of a relief operation following an earthquake in Nevelsk, southern Sakhalin in early August 2007.[4]

References
  1. Bisnis.doc.gov - PDF File
  2. Russia Profile Archived 2005-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Rulers.org
  4. Sakhalin governor resigns, Putin nominates new candidate-1, RIA, 07/08/2007


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