Georgy Satarov
Encyclopedia
Georgy Alexandrovich Satarov (b. August 22, 1947 Moscow
), is a Russian mathematician
, politician
, political scientist and a former aide to Russia President Boris Yeltsin
(1994-1997). Since October 1997, he heads the InDem Foundation and specializes in researching Russia's political corruption
.
In 1972, he graduated from the Moscow Lenin Pedagogical Institute, Mathematics Department, where he stayed on as a researcher until 1990.
In 1993, he participated in devising a new Russian Constitution
, which was adopted in December that year.
From February 1994 until September 1997 Satarov was an aide to President Boris Yeltsin, a member of the Presidential staff.
From December 2004, Satarov, along with Lyudmilla Alexeyeva
and Garry Kasparov
, co-chaired the All-Russian Civic Congress, which Alexeyeva and Satarov left due to disagreement with Kasparov in January 2008.
From July 2006 until July 2007, Satarov was one of the key members of Russia's pro-democracy movement The Other Russia
.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
), is a Russian mathematician
Mathematician
A mathematician is a person whose primary area of study is the field of mathematics. Mathematicians are concerned with quantity, structure, space, and change....
, politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, political scientist and a former aide to Russia President Boris Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsin
Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin was the first President of the Russian Federation, serving from 1991 to 1999.Originally a supporter of Mikhail Gorbachev, Yeltsin emerged under the perestroika reforms as one of Gorbachev's most powerful political opponents. On 29 May 1990 he was elected the chairman of...
(1994-1997). Since October 1997, he heads the InDem Foundation and specializes in researching Russia's political corruption
Political corruption
Political corruption is the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption. Neither are illegal acts by...
.
In 1972, he graduated from the Moscow Lenin Pedagogical Institute, Mathematics Department, where he stayed on as a researcher until 1990.
In 1993, he participated in devising a new Russian Constitution
Russian constitution
Russian constitution* Constitution of Russia* Russian Constitution of 1906* Russian Constitution of 1918* Russian Constitution of 1978* Judiciary of Russia...
, which was adopted in December that year.
From February 1994 until September 1997 Satarov was an aide to President Boris Yeltsin, a member of the Presidential staff.
From December 2004, Satarov, along with Lyudmilla Alexeyeva
Lyudmila Alexeyeva
Lyudmila Mikhailovna Alexeyeva is a Russian historian, human rights activist, founding member of the Moscow Helsinki Watch Group, and one of the few veterans of the Soviet dissident movement still active in modern Russia.-Soviet period:...
and Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov
Garry Kimovich Kasparov is a Russian chess grandmaster, a former World Chess Champion, writer, political activist, and one of the greatest chess players of all time....
, co-chaired the All-Russian Civic Congress, which Alexeyeva and Satarov left due to disagreement with Kasparov in January 2008.
From July 2006 until July 2007, Satarov was one of the key members of Russia's pro-democracy movement The Other Russia
The Other Russia
The Other Russia , sometimes cited as Another Russia, is an umbrella coalition that gathered opponents of former President of Russia Vladimir Putin...
.
External links
- Satarov, Georgy Information on Lenta.ruLenta.RuLenta.Ru is a Moscow-based news website in Russian language, owned by Rambler Media Group which belongs to Prof-Media. It is considered one of the most popular Russian language online resources with over 600 thousand visitors daily....
in Russian