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Yury RoslyakFirst Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Head of the Economic Policy and City Development Complex.
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Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Engineering and Construction Career
- Political Career
- Deputy Mayor of Moscow
- Controversies and Conflict
- Honors and Awards
Yuri Vitalyevich Roslyak: A Key Player in Moscow's Economic Development
Early Life and Education
Yuri Vitalyevich Roslyak was born in Moscow in 1954 to a family of hydroengineers. His childhood was marked by frequent moves due to his father's work. In 1975, Roslyak graduated from the Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering as a hydroengineer.
Engineering and Construction Career
After graduating, Roslyak began his career as a plumber and later as a construction engineer at the Ministry of Energy. He then spent seven years in various engineering and technical roles at the Moscow City Executive Committee's Capital Construction Department.
Political Career
In 1986, Roslyak entered the Moscow executive branch, serving as Deputy Chairman of Krasnogvardeisky District Executive Committee. He later became Head of the Department of Moscow's Prospective Development.
In 1995, Roslyak was appointed Head of the Department of Economic Policy and Development of Moscow. He became part of the so-called "Luzhkov Team," a group of senior officials close to Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov.
Deputy Mayor of Moscow
In 2003, Roslyak was promoted to First Deputy Mayor of Moscow, overseeing the city's economy and development. In 2005, when Deputy Mayor Valery Shantsev became Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Roslyak became "the second most powerful person in the capital."
Roslyak's responsibilities expanded to include the Moscow Regional Energy Commission (REC). This fueled speculation that Mayor Luzhkov was grooming Roslyak as his possible successor.
Controversies and Conflict
In 2006, Roslyak was involved in the conflict between Moscow authorities and residents of the Yuzhnoye Butovo district, who faced forced evictions from their homes. Roslyak maintained that the government had fulfilled its obligations, but the situation eventually forced the authorities to halt evictions.
Honors and Awards
Yuri Roslyak has received numerous state awards and honors, including three orders and medals. He holds the title of Honored Builder of the Russian Federation.
