Sergei Furgal: Politician
Sergei Ivanovich Furgal (Russian: Серге́й Ива́нович Фурга́л (pronounced foor-GAHL); born 12 February 1970) is a Russian politician.
He was Governor of Khabarovsk Krai from 28 September 2018 until 20 July 2020. He was arrested on 9 July 2020.
Sergei Furgal | |
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Сергей Фургал | |
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| 3rd Governor of Khabarovsk Krai | |
| In office 28 September 2018 – 20 July 2020 | |
| President | Vladimir Putin |
| Preceded by | Vyacheslav Shport |
| Succeeded by | Mikhail Degtyarev |
| Member of the State Duma | |
| In office 24 December 2007 – 27 September 2018 | |
| Constituency | Komsomolsk-na-Amure (2016–18) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sergei Ivanovich Furgal 12 February 1970 Poyarkovo, Amur Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | LDPR |
Furgal was also a member of the State Duma from 2007 to 2018. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
On 9 July 2020, Furgal was arrested by authorities on charges of involvement in multiple murders of several businessmen in the region and nearby territories in 2004 and 2005. He could face life in prison if convicted.
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