Alexander Berdnikov | |
|---|---|
Александр Бердников | |
 Berdnikov in 2014 | |
| 5th Head of the Altai Republic | |
| In office 26 January 2006 – 20 March 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mikhail Lapshin |
| Succeeded by | Oleg Khorokhordin (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 8, 1953 Gorno-Altaysk, Gorno-Altai AO, USSR |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Political party | United Russia |
| Profession | Border guard |
Alexander Vasilyevich Berdnikov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Бе́рдников; born April 8, 1953) is a Russian politician, and was Head of the Altai Republic from 2006 to 2019.
He took office on January 20, 2006. He was a candidate in the December 2001 election for that position, receiving 9.6% of the vote and coming in sixth place. In 2004, a new law stopped direct elections for Russian administrative division leaders. In December 2005, Berdnikov was nominated by Vladimir Putin and confirmed by the State Assembly of the Altai Republic, succeeding Mikhail Lapshin.
His 12-year term has been plagued by multiple scandals,[1] such as the Altaigate scandal.[2]
- ^ "Incomprehensible 'unsinkability'. Perpetual Head of Altai Republic to run for yet another term?". Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- ^ "Алтайгейт. Последняя глава". Новая газета - Novayagazeta.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-09-08.