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Alexander ZasyadkoSoviet economic, state and party figure
Date of Birth: 25.08.1910
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Early Life and Education
Alexander Zasadko was born on August 25, 1910, in the town of Gorlovka, Ukraine. His father was a miner. Zasadko attended industrial school in Izyum from 1925 to 1927. In 1935, he graduated from the Donetsk Mining Institute.
Political Career
Zasadko began his political career in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU). He served as a member of the Central Committee of the CPSU from 1952 to 1956 and again from 1961 to 1963. Zasadko was also a deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR for six terms.
Minister of the Coal Industry
In 1957, Zasadko was appointed Minister of the Coal Industry. He is credited with increasing coal production and improving the safety of coal mines. Zasadko was known for his ability to consume large amounts of vodka without showing any ill effects. This earned him the nickname "Zasadko knows his limits."
Controversy and Death
Zasadko's love of vodka is believed to have contributed to his death. After a drinking session with friends, he walked home and fell asleep on a bench. He caught pneumonia and died on September 5, 1963.
Legacy
Alexander Zasadko is remembered for his contributions to the Soviet coal industry. A street in Donetsk and a coal mine are named after him.
