10 Facts About Vadim Gustov

Vadim Gustov is a Russian politician who served as first deputy prime minister of Russia from 1998 to 1999 and a regional leader.

Vadim Gustov was the head of the Leningrad Oblast Council of People's Deputies until it was dissolved in October 1993.

Vadim Gustov was independent, but was supported by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.

Vadim Gustov served as governor until his appointment as first deputy prime minister on 18 September 1998.

Vadim Gustov was succeeded by Valery Serdyukov as the governor of Leningrad Oblast.

Vadim Gustov's tenure lasted until 27 April 1999 when he was removed from post by Russian President Boris Yeltsin.

Vadim Gustov was again the chairman of the council's CIS affairs committee during this period.

Since December 2011 Vadim Gustov is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Leningrad Oblast.

Vadim Gustov ran on the list of the United Russia party.

Vadim Gustov was not a communist and did not support the concept of a planned economy.