Uladzimir Shymau: key obituary facts
Is Uladzimir Shymau dead? Yes. Uladzimir Shymau died on August 3, 2026, at age 77.
Cause of death: Uladzimir Shymau's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Uladzimir Shymau known for?
He was a Belarusian economist.
More about Uladzimir Shymau
Born: 29 November 1948.
Place of birth: Radolivka.
Gender: male.
Occupation: scientist, university teacher.
Nationality: Soviet Union, Belarus.
Education: Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Awards: Order of Fatherland 3rd Class, Order of Honor, honorary doctor of Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, honorary doctor of Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, Certificate of Honor of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus.
Also known as: Uladzimier Mikalayevich Shymaw.
Uladzimir Shymau, a Belarusian economist and politician who served as minister of economy from 1996 to 2002, died on August 3, 2026, aged 77.
Born in Radolivka on November 29, 1948, he was also known as Uladzimier Mikalayevich Shymaw. Shymau was a scientist and university teacher who studied at Lomonosov Moscow State University and held Belarusian and Soviet citizenship.
His career included leading the economy ministry during a period of major transition in Belarus, and he received several honors, including the Order of Fatherland, 3rd Class, the Order of Honor, and honorary doctorates from Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics and Saint Petersburg State University of Economics.