Alexander Donskoy
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Alexander Donskoy (Russian: Александр Донской) is the mayor of the Northern Russian city of Arkhangelsk.[1] He was the first Russian politician of national recognition who proclaimed intentions to run for the presidency in 2008.[2][3] After announcing his intentions in 2006, he was arrested in July 2007 following charges of economic crimes and abuse of office. He was released in March 2008 after receiving a sentence of 3 years on probation.[4]
[edit] Political career and persecution
An entrepreneur, with interests -- according at least to one source[5] -- in the supermarket business, he was elected to the mayorship in March 2005 -- reportedly, the youngest mayor of the city to date.[6] His announcement[7], on November 1st 2006, of the intention to run for the presidency of Russia, was followed, and allegedly anticipated, by official pressure. He became the subject of a criminal investigation toward the end of 2006 and, in early 2007 was accused of forging a university diploma, and of abuse of office.[2][3] Following his subsequent arrest, he was released, but was arrested for the second and, at least for the present, final time, in July.[8][9] As of early October, Donskoy remained in pre-trial detention, with the third of three cases awaiting hearing. At least two sources reported that Donskoy had been handed a suspended sentence (of one year) for charges related to "faking documents" and "illegal business activity." It is not clear whether this result constituted sentences associated with two prosecuted cases or one. Prosecutors are seeking restrictions on future political activity as part of the judgment following the third trial. Supporters maintain his innocence and propose political causes for his continued prosecution.
In 2006 Donskoy raised money to buy out buildings constructed by a Roma group and reached an agreement with a baron Holupy Gomon to move the group out.[10]
It appears that Donskoy retains the position of mayor at this time.
[edit] References
- ^ Alexander Donskoy. Investigators require that I resign office Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
- ^ a b Elena Larionova. Archangelsk mayor is arrested Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
- ^ a b Factiva Public Figures & Associates. Top Stories: PEPs, corruption & money laundering Retrieved on 2007-11-24.
- ^ Мэр Архангельска получил три года условно; приговор будет оспорен(Russian), Igor Kluchnikov, Radio Svoboda, March 6, 2008
- ^ Steven Lee Myers. Post-Putin Retrieved on 2007-11-25
- ^ Портал муниципального образования «ГОРОД АРХАНГЕЛЬСК». Информация о мэре города Retrieved on 2007-11-25.
- ^ La Russophobe. Putin Seizes Total Control of 2008 "Election" Sham Retrieved on 2007-11-27.
- ^ Elena Larionova. Arkhangelsk mayor is released Retrieved on 2007-12-10.
- ^ Michael Schwirtz and Joshua Yaffa. Russian press review: July 25 Retrieved on 2007-12-10.
- ^ В Архангельске не строят этнических баррикад, но люди всех национальностей должны жить по законам России,(Russian) mayor Donskoy's interview, October 21, 2006
