Yuri Sleptsov
Mayor of Voskresensk (2003–2012), Moscow Oblast, Russia
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Yuri Sleptsov (Russian: Слепцов, Юрий Фёдорович; October 8, 1960 – January 4 2025), Russian politician, former mayor of Voskresensk, Moscow Oblast, Russia.[1][2]
He graduated from the Leningrad Suvorov Military School in 1977 and Kolomna Higher Artillery Command School.[1] During 1984–1986 he took part in the Soviet–Afghan War.[2]
In 2003 he was elected mayor of Voskresensk, Moscow Oblast[1]
In 2012 he was convicted of bribery and sentenced for 18.1 million rouble fine for facilitating lang leases in the city.[3][4]
In February 2023 Sleptsov joined the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]
Awards
Sleptsov is a recipient of a number state and regional awards, including Order of the Red Banner ad Order of the Red Star.[2]