Alexander Lukashenko
Profile
Alexander Lukashenko is a Belarusian politician and statesman who has served as the president of Belarus since the office's establishment in 1994. Before embarking on his political career, he worked as a state farm director and served in the Soviet Border Troops and Soviet Army. Often described as Europe's last dictator, his long tenure has been marked by state-controlled economic policies, close ties with Russia, and various domestic and international controversies regarding democratic governance and elections.
Details
- Born
- August 30, 1954
- Birth place
- Kopys, Vitebsk Region, Belarus
- Education
- Mogilev Pedagogical Institute, Belarusian Agricultural Academy
- Career
- Director of a state farm, Soviet Border Troops officer, Soviet Army deputy political officer
