Aleksey Ivanovich Lebed (; 14 April 1955 – 27 April 2019) was a Russian politician and military officer who served as professional officer with the Soviet and Russian Airborne Forces, like his more prominent older brother, the late Alexander Lebed.Radio Mayak, Moscow - June 6, 2002 "Brother of dead Russian general aspires to succeed him as Krasnoyarsk governor" After quitting military service in 1995 with the rank of colonel, he was elected chairman of the government of Khakassia Administrative Republic.TV, Moscow - October 18, 1998 "Russia: brother of prominent general possibly to stand for presidency" He came to the post in 1997,NTV, Moscow - March 7, 1997 "Khakassia's new leader Lebed holds first news conference at Federation Council" and was re-elected in 2000.RIA news agency, Moscow - December 25, 2000 "Russia: Aleksey Lebed re-elected Khakassia governor" Shortly after he came to power in 1997, the transmitter of the Sayansk television and radio company was cut off. Station chief Veniamin Striga said Lebed was responsible.Ekho Moskvy news agency, Moscow - February 18, 1997 "Russian regional radio station closed down by Lebed's brother" In 2006 criminal charges were brought against Lebed related to claims of abuse of power.Centre TV, Moscow - July 25, 2006 "Russian governor prosecuted for office abuse" In 2009 Viktor Zimin took Lebed's position as the head of the government of Khakassia.Interfax news agency, Moscow - December 10, 2008 "Russia: Khakassia parliament confirms new head of republic"
Aleksey Lebed died on 27 April 2019 in Moscow, at the age of 64.Умер экс-глава Хакасии Алексей Лебедь He is buried at the Khovanskoye Cemetery in Moscow next to his wife Elizaveta.
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