Ivan Pavlovich Malakhov (born June 29, 1953) is a Russian politician and the former governor of Sakhalin Oblast. He was born in Pologoye Zaimische, Astrakhan Oblast, Russian SFSR, and 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]

Ivan Malakhov
Иван Малахов
Malakhov in 2005
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 (age 71)
Pologoye Zaimische, Astrakhan Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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.[citation needed]

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