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Lydia ErmoshinaBelarusian statesman
Date of Birth: 29.01.1953
Country:  Belarus |
Content:
- Biography of Lidia Yermoshina
- Legal Career
- Central Election Commission
- Personal Life
- Awards and Recognition
Biography of Lidia Yermoshina
Early Life and EducationLidia Yermoshina was born into a military family. She graduated from the law faculty of Kaliningrad State University in 1975.
Legal Career
Yermoshina began her career as a legal advisor for various trading and industrial enterprises in Kaliningrad and Bobruisk from 1975 to 1987. She then served as an assistant prosecutor in Kaliningrad's Oktyabrsky district (1987-1988) and as chairman of the legal department of the Bobruisk City Executive Committee (1988-1996).
Central Election Commission
On December 6, 1996, Yermoshina was appointed Chairman of the Central Election Commission, replacing her predecessor, Viktor Gonchar, who disappeared without a trace in 1999. She has held this position ever since.
Personal Life
Yermoshina is divorced and has a son named Alexei, who worked as a lawyer. In June 2017, Belarusian non-state media reported the death of Alexei Yermoshin at the age of 40.
Awards and Recognition
- Order of Honor (January 12, 2014)- Diploma of the CIS Executive Committee
