Igor Ashurbeyli
Igor Raufovich Ashurbeyli (Azerbaijani: İqor Rauf oğlu Aşurbəyli;, Russian: Игорь Рауфович Ашурбейли; born 9 September 1963) is an Azerbaijani-Russian scientist, businessman and a Head of the micronation Asgardia, the Space Nation. He is also the leader of the Party of Russia's Rebirth since 2016.
Igor Ashurbeyli | |
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İqor Aşurbəyli | |
| Head of Nation of Asgardia | |
| Assumed office 25 June 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | Ana Díaz |
| Leader of Party of Russia's Rebirth | |
| Assumed office 17 June 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Gennady Seleznyov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 September 1963 Baku, Azerbaijan, Soviet Union |
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| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Azerbaijan State Oil Academy |
| Known for | Chairman of the Board of the Socium Holding, Founder of Asgardia |
| Awards | Russian Federation Government Prize in Science and Technology; UNESCO Medal for contributions to the development of nanoscience and nanotechnologies |
He was the CEO of Scientific Production Association (SPA) Almaz from 2000 to 2011. He is also the founder and chairman of the board of Socium Holding. He has a Doctorate of Science in engineering and a PhD in engineering, with a specialization in computer science.
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