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Viacheslav ShtirovPresident of Yakutia, Chairman of the Board of JSC "Diamonds of Russia - Sakha" ("ALROSA").
Date of Birth: 23.05.1953
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Career in Construction and Industry
- Government Service
- President of ALROSA
- Other Roles
- Member of the Presidential Council of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
- Member of the International Academy of Sciences on Nature and Society
Early Life and Education
Vyacheslav Shtyrov was born on May 23, 1953, in the village of Khandyga, Yakutia. His father was a naval officer, rising to the rank of rear admiral. Shtyrov graduated from the Far Eastern Polytechnic Institute (Владивосток) in 1975 with a degree in civil engineering. He later attended the Academy of Social Sciences of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and earned a doctorate in economics.
Career in Construction and Industry
After graduation, Shtyrov worked on construction projects in the energy and diamond mining sectors in Western Yakutia, holding various positions from site foreman to first deputy head of a construction and assembly unit building the Vilyuy Hydroelectric Power Station.
Government Service
In 1991, Shtyrov became Minister of Construction and Investment for the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). He served as Vice President of the Republic from 1991 to 1996, combining this role with the position of Prime Minister from 1992 to 1994.
President of ALROSA
On August 10, 1995, Shtyrov became President of the joint-stock company "Diamonds of Russia - Sakha" (ALROSA). Under his leadership, ALROSA became one of the world's largest diamond producers.
Other Roles
Shtyrov has held numerous other positions, including:Member of the Board of Directors and Member of the Executive Board of the United Bank of Regions
Member of the Presidential Council of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Deputy of the State Assembly of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)Co-Chair of the Supervisory Board of ALROSA and De Beers
Member of the Board of Directors of Severalmaz, Moscow Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and Russian-American Investment Bank
Member of the International Academy of Sciences on Nature and Society
Corresponding Member of the International Engineering AcademyHonors and Awards
Shtyrov has received the Order of Honor and is married with two children.
