Denis Pushilin
Denis Vladimirovich Pushilin (born 9 May 1981) is a Russian politician who is serving as the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) since 2018. He holds the position in acting capacity ever since the Russian annexation of the DPR in 2022.
Denis Pushilin | |
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Денис Пушилин | |
Pushilin in 2022 | |
| Head of the Donetsk People's Republic | |
| Assumed office 20 November 2018 | |
| Prime Minister |
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| Preceded by | |
| Prime Minister of the Donetsk People's Republic | |
| Acting 7 September 2018 – 18 October 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dmitry Trapeznikov (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Ananchenko |
| Chairman of the Donetsk People's Council | |
| In office 4 September 2015 – 14 September 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Andrei Purgin |
| Succeeded by | Olga Makeeva |
| In office 15 May 2014 – 18 July 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Vladimir Makovych (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 May 1981 Makiivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | United Russia (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Donetsk Republic (2014–present) |
| Spouse | Elena Pushilina |
| Children | 2 |
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He had previously served as Chairman of the People's Council, and became the acting head of state and government following the assassination of incumbent Alexander Zakharchenko amidst the conflict in the east Ukraine region. He successfully ran for election to a full term in the controversial 2018 elections. Pushilin's role in MMM Global prior to his political career is cited by critics that describe him as a fraudster who was involved in a Ponzi scheme.
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