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Vyacheslav Pozgalyov dead at age 79, North Korean-born Russian politician

Vyacheslav Pozgalyov: key obituary facts

Is Vyacheslav Pozgalyov dead? Yes. Vyacheslav Pozgalyov died on June 25, 2026, at age 79.

Cause of death: Vyacheslav Pozgalyov's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Vyacheslav Pozgalyov known for?

He was a Russian politician.

More about Vyacheslav Pozgalyov

Born: 15 November 1946.

Place of birth: Pyongyang.

Gender: male.

Occupation: politician, statesperson.

Nationality: Soviet Union, Russia.

Education: Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) LETI Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University.

Awards: Order of Honour, Medal "In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg", Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class, Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class, Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class, Order of the Badge of Honour, Order of Friendship, Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow".

Also known as: Vyacheslav Yevgenyevich Pozgalyov.

Vyacheslav Pozgalyov, the Russian politician who served as governor of Vologda Oblast and later as a deputy in the State Duma, died on June 25, 2026, at age 79.

Born Vyacheslav Yevgenyevich Pozgalyov in Pyongyang on November 15, 1946, he was raised in the Far East and in Cherepovets in Vologda Oblast. He became mayor of Cherepovets before being elected governor in 1996, a post he held until 2011.

He then served as a member of the State Duma until 2016.

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