Vladimir Pechyony

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Vladimir Petrovich Pechyony, born June 20, 1949, in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, is a Russian politician. He was the mayor of Magadan from 2004 to 2013 and the governor of Magadan Oblast from 2013 to 2018. He has been a member of the United Russia party since 2012.

Educated in philology at Chernivtsi State University (graduated 1974), Pechyony began his career in education and culture before moving into public service in Magadan. He held several city roles, including deputy chairman of the Magadan City Executive Committee, deputy head of the city administration, and first deputy mayor, before serving as acting mayor in 2004 and then mayor. In 2013 he was appointed acting governor, won the gubernatorial election, and took office in September. He served on the Presidium of the State Council in 2014 and 2017, and left the governor’s post in May 2018 at his own request. In 2016 a criminal case was opened about a critic of his, handled by the Investigative Committee. He has also served as president of the Boxing Federation of Magadan Oblast.