Aman Gumirovich Tuleyev, who led the Kemerovo region from 1997 until 2018, has died at the age of 80. The announcement came through the official page of the region’s acting governor on a social network, where a message of condolence was shared. The post described Tuleyev as a bright, extraordinary person whose life was devoted to serving Kuzbass and Russia, calling his passing an irreparable loss.
The acting governor noted that Tuleyev’s long tenure coincided with defining moments in the region’s history. He recalled periods of significant challenge, including strikes by miners that blocked rail traffic on the Trans-Siberian route, and praised Tuleyev for guiding the region through difficult crises while helping support the nation during tough times.
The message from the acting governor also highlighted how Kuzbass residents remember Tuleyev: as a leader who consistently placed the interests of the people at the forefront of his policy and administration. He was described as a governor who connected with ordinary citizens and worked to address their everyday concerns.
A separate note in the region’s public communications mentioned the passing of Dmitry Zharikov, who held a leadership role in Podolsk and died in October at the age of 48. The report of Zharikov’s death stands alongside reflections on public service and leadership within Russia’s municipal and regional administrations.
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