Dmitry Filippov (politician)
Dmitry Filippov | |
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| Born | 1 August 1944 Yurga, Kemerovo region, RSFSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 13 October 1998 (aged 54) St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Political leader, statesman, industrial executive |
| Years active | 1973–1998 |
Dmitry Filippov (born August 1, 1944, in Yurga, Kemerovo region, RSFSR, Soviet Union – passed away October 13, 1998, in St. Petersburg, Russia) was a prominent Russian-Soviet political leader, statesman, and industrial executive. Beginning in 1974, he held the position of secretary within the Komsomol Central Committee, served on the USSR Council of Ministers, acted as chief of staff for the construction of the Baikal-Amur Mainline, and directed the expansion of the oil and gas sector in the West Siberian area. From 1978 onward, he was part of the Presidium of the AUCCTU. Between 1986 and 1990, Filippov managed industrial activities across Leningrad and its surrounding region as secretary of the regional committee of the Communist Party. Subsequently, from 1990 until 1993, he led St. Petersburg’s State Tax Inspection before transitioning to leadership roles in significant financial and industrial enterprises throughout Russia.
Early years
Filippov’s origins trace back to Yurga in the Kemerovo Region of the Soviet Union’s RSFSR. He completed his education at the Leningrad Electrotechnical Institute in 1967. Following graduation, he was employed at the Leningrad Scientific and Production Association "Pozitron," where he progressed through roles including foreman, technologist, and head of a production section.
Leadership within Komsomol
Between 1973 and 1974, Filippov served initially as secretary and subsequently as first secretary of the Leningrad Regional Committee of the Komsomol. His career advanced from 1974 to 1983 when he acted as secretary for the Komsomol Central Committee, was a member of the Council of Ministers, led staff operations for Baikal-Amur Railway construction, and managed development efforts in West Siberia’s oil and gas industries. Additionally, from 1975 to 1983, he held the position of Vice-President for the Soviet-Hungarian friendship society. In 1978, he joined the Presidium of the AUCCTU.
Role within Leningrad Communist Party
Under appointment by Yuri Andropov, Filippov became first secretary of Smolninsky District Committee from 1983 to 1985. He then directed the light and food industry department within the Leningrad Regional Committee between 1985 and 1986. His responsibilities expanded from 1986 to 1990 when he oversaw industrial sectors for Leningrad and its vicinity as secretary of the Communist Party’s regional committee. During this period, he also served on Lensovet from 1984 through 1990.
Leadership at Russian State Tax Inspection
From 1990 to 1993, Filippov headed Saint Petersburg’s branch of the Russian Federation’s State Tax Service while maintaining membership in Lensovet. On October 12, 1992, he founded a specialized unit within Saint Petersburg’s Tax Service dedicated to investigating tax law breaches and safeguarding staff—this initiative established Russia’s inaugural Tax Police unit. Although dismissed by order in October 1993, Filippov was reinstated through judicial intervention before choosing to resign voluntarily.
Business leadership and public engagement
Starting in 1993, Filippov assumed leadership roles in prominent financial and industrial organizations across Saint Petersburg and Russia. His positions included President of Petersburg Fuel Company (PTC), Chairman of Bank "MENATEP SPb," Board member at Kirov Plant, as well as Chairman for Rosco Financial Group and Tobolsk Petrochemical Plant boards. He also chaired Saint Petersburg’s Bankers and Industrialists Council.
On October 10, 1998, Filippov was critically injured in a bombing targeting his residence; he succumbed to injuries three days later while hospitalized. Subsequent legal proceedings in 2006 identified St. Petersburg deputy Yuri Shutov as responsible for orchestrating this assassination. Shutov was sentenced to life imprisonment and died in custody in 2014.