Andrey Belousov
Profile
Andrey Belousov is a Russian politician and economist currently serving as the Minister of Defence of Russia, a position he has held since May 2024. An expert in macroeconomic forecasting with a background in Keynesian economic theory, he previously served as the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia from 2020 to 2024 and as a presidential aide for economic affairs. Throughout his career, he has held various high-level government roles, including Minister of Economic Development. Known for his focus on state intervention and industrial policy, he is currently tasked with overseeing Russia's military economy during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Details
- Born
- 1959-03-17 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Moscow, Russia
- Education
- Moscow State University (Faculty of Economics), Central Economic Mathematical Institute, Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Career
- Economist, researcher at the Central Economic Mathematical Institute, head of a laboratory at the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences, external advisor to the Prime Minister
