Mikhail Mikhailovich Fonin (1905 – 1974) served as the eighth first secretary of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR.

Fonin held this position throughout the German-Soviet War, serving from February 1939 until March 1947. His successor was Şaja Batyrow.

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Rulers of Soviet Republics

Party political offices
Preceded by First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR
1939 – 1947
Succeeded by