Viktor Khristenko
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Viktor Khristenko
Виктор Христенко |
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Acting Prime Minister of Russia
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| In office February 24, 2004 – March 5, 2004 |
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| President | Vladimir Putin |
| Preceded by | Mikhail Kasyanov |
| Succeeded by | Mikhail Fradkov |
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| Born | August 28, 1957 Chelyabinsk, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Spouse | Tatiana Golikova |
Viktor Borisovich Khristenko (Russian: Ви́ктор Бори́сович Христе́нко; born August 28, 1957 in Chelyabinsk[1]) is the current Industry Minister (since March 9, 2004). His wife Tatiana Golikova is the Minister of Health and Social Development (since September 2007).
Khristenko was the acting Prime Minister of Russia from February 24 to March 5, 2004.[2] Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov on February 24, 2004. At the time, The Washington Post called Kasyanov "the most powerful ally of big business remaining in the Russian government." Khristenko, 46 at the time, was promoted from Deputy Prime Minister to acting Prime Minister.[1] Putin commented that Kasyanov's ousting was not related to the results of the government's activities, which he characterized as positive, but rather was caused by a necessity to once again confirm his position, which would guide the development of the country after March 14, 2004[3]. However, on March 1, 2004 Putin nominated Mikhail Fradkov to become the next prime minister. Fradkov was confirmed by the Duma four days later.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Putin Fires Premier, Cabinet In Surprise Pre-Election Move, The Washington Post
- ^ Russia from 1991: Prime Ministers Rulers
- ^ "Виктор Христенко приступил к исполнению обязанностей главы правительства" (Viktor Khristenko Becomes Acting Prime-Minister), Lenta.ru, February 24, 2004
- ^ March 2004, Russia Rulers
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| Preceded by Mikhail Kasyanov |
Acting Prime Minister of Russia 2004 |
Succeeded by Mikhail Fradkov |
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