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Yury Slyusar

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Yury Borisovich Slyusar
Born (1974-07-20) July 20, 1974 (age 52)
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Occupation(s)Politician, business executive
Years active1996–present
Known forGovernor of Rostov Oblast; CEO of United Aircraft Corporation


Template:Infobox officeholder Yury Borisovich Slyusar (Russian: Юрий Борисович Слюсарь; born 20 July 1974) is a Russian political figure currently holding the position of Governor of Rostov Oblast since September 2025. He previously served as the chief executive officer of the Russian aerospace conglomerate United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).[1][2]

Biography

Born on 20 July 1974 in Rostov-on-Don, Slyusar is the son of a former CEO of the state-owned helicopter manufacturer Rostvertol.[3][2]

He completed his studies at M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University in 1996.[3][2] Furthering his education, he graduated from the postgraduate program at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration in 2003. In 2007, Slyusar earned his Candidate of Economic Sciences degree with a dissertation focusing on a cybernetic methodology for managing corporate systems.[2]

Between 1996 and 1999, he held the role of Chief Operating Officer at the diversified enterprise "Firm UBS". During the late 1990s, he ventured into film production and audio recording industries. From 1999 to 2009, he led Monolith, a studio specializing in audio and film production. Among the artists associated with him was singer Glukoza. Additionally, in 2006 and 2007, he chaired the musical contest known as Five stars [ru].[2]

From 2003 until 2007, Slyusar served as commercial director at Rosvertol. Beginning in 2005, he also headed the helicopter programs committee within the Russian aerospace holding company Oboronprom.[2]

In 2009, he was appointed assistant to Minister Viktor Khristenko at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.[3][2]

The following year, in 2010, he became director of the Aviation-Industry Department within the ministry.[3]

January 2012 marked his promotion to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade.[3]

Slyusar held this deputy ministerial position until 13 January 2015.[1] During his tenure in government, he was involved with the Government Commission on Biological and Chemical Security.[4]

On 13 January 2015, Slyusar was named CEO of UAC, succeeding Mikhail Pogosyan who had previously combined this role with that of General Designer.[1]

On 15 July 2021, he met with President Vladimir Putin to review UAC’s ongoing activities and key projects.[5]

Up until December 2021, Slyusar was part of the Supreme Council within the United Russia political party.[2]

Following Governor Vasily Golubev's resignation on 4 November 2024, President Vladimir Putin appointed Slyusar as acting governor of Rostov Oblast.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Family

He is married and has two children.

Sanctions

On 24 February 2022, both Slyusar and the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) were subjected to sanctions by the British government, due to their perceived involvement in supporting the Russian military actions in Ukraine in 2022.

In May 2022, the United States Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on Slyusar under Executive Order 14024, identifying him as a member of the Russian government.

References

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