Aleksandr Bokovikov
Aleksandr Bokovikov (September 7, 1956, Ayan – August 8, 2010) was a Russian politician and businessman who served as the Governor of the now defunct Evenk Autonomous Okrug from 1997 until 2001.[1][2] The Evenk Autonomous Okrug was later merged into the Krasnoyarsk Krai on January 1, 2007, and incorporated into the Krasnoyarsk Krai as the Evenkiysky District.
Aleksandr Bokovikov | |
|---|---|
| 1st Governor of Evenk Autonomous Okrug | |
| In office April 21, 1997 – April 8, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Anatolii Yakimov |
| Succeeded by | Boris Zolotaryov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1956 Ayan, Irkutsk Oblast, Soviet Union |
| Died | August 8, 2010 (aged 53) Bajkit, Evenkiysky District |
Biography
Political career
Bokovikov was elected as the first chairman of the Evenk Autonomous Okrug legislature, known as the Sulgan, in 1994.[2][3]
Governor of Evenk Autonomous Okrug
Bokovikov announced his candidacy for Governor of Evenk Autonomous Okrug in the 1996 gubernatorial election. He ran with the backing of both the National Patriotic Union of Russia and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.[3] Bokovikov's main opponent was the incumbent head of the Evenk Autonomous Okrug, Anatolii Yakimov, who was supported by the All Russia Coordinating Council.[3]
The gubernatorial election was held on December 22, 1996,[3] but it would be March 1997 before a victor was announced due to irregularities in the election results.[3] The initial election results showed Bokovikov defeating Yakimov by less than 100 votes.[3] However, the final vote tally had Yakimov being re-elected by 550 votes over Bokovikov.[3] Bokovikov filed a lawsuit against the Evenk Autonomous Okrug's election commission, with the goal of having the 1996 election results overturned.[3] The results were not overturned, but a new gubernatorial election was held in March 1997 instead.[3]
Aleksandr Bokovikov was elected Governor of Evenk Autonomous Okrug on March 16, 1997, nearly four months after the disputed December election.[3]
Much of his focus as Governor pertained to economic development in the okrug and raising the standard of living.[2] He also opposed the sale of public land.[3]
Bokovikov actively supported the Evenk Autonomous Okrug remaining a constituent part of the Krasnoyarsk Krai.[3] Bokovikov signed a June 1997 treaty with then Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Valerii Zubov which explicitly stated that Evenk Autonomous Okrug was part of Krasnoyarsk Krai.[3] The agreement also allowed residents of Evenk Autonomous Okrug to vote in Krasnoyarsk Krai's gubernatorial and legislative elections.[3]
Bokovikov remained Governor of Evenk Autonomous Okrug until 2001. He was succeeded by Boris Zolotaryov, the last Governor of Evenk Autonomous Okrug before the okrug was abolished and incorporated into Krasnoyarsk Krai on January 1, 2010.
Later life
Bokovikov became the director of the Evenkiyanefteprodukt company after leaving office. He was elected to the Council of deputies in Tura, Evenkiysky District.[2]
Aleksandr Bokovikov died on August 8, 2010, at the age of 53.[1][2]
References
- "August 2010 timeline". Rulers.org. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
- "The first governor of the Evenki Autonomous Areadies dies". Information Telegraph Agency of Russia. August 9, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
- Orttung, Robert W. (2000). "The Republics and Regions of the Russian Federation: A Guide to Politics, Policies and Leaders". EastWest Institute. Google Books. Retrieved August 12, 2010.