Mukhu Aliyev

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Gimbatovich and the family name is Aliev.

Mukhu Gimbatovich Aliyev (Russian: Муху́ Гимба́тович Али́ев, Russian pronunciation: [mʊˈxu ɡʲɪmˈbatəvʲɪtɕ ɐˈlʲiɪf]; Avar: Мухӏу Гӏалиев; born August 6, 1940) is a Russian politician who served as the 2nd Head of the Republic of Dagestan, a federal subject of Russia. He was born in the village of Tanusi, Khunzakhsky District, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. Ethnically, he is Avar. He was the speaker of the Republic's parliament before being accepted as the President by the Dagestan parliament on February 20, 2006, having been nominated by the Russian President Vladimir Putin to replace Dagestan's long-time leader Magomedali Magomedov.^[1]

Mukhu Aliyev
Муху Алиев Мухӏу Гӏалиев
Aliyev in 2015
2nd Head of the Republic of Dagestan
In office February 20, 2006 – February 20, 2010
President	Vladimir Putin Dmitry Medvedev
Preceded by	Magomedali Magomedov
Succeeded by	Magomedsalam Magomedov
Personal details
Born	(1940-08-06) August 6, 1940 (age 84) Khunzakhsky, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Political party	Non-Partisan
Profession	Philologist

Aliyev was succeeded by Magomedsalam Magomedov on February 20, 2010.^{[citation needed]} In line with the Russian Federation's constitution, Magomedov was nominated by federal President Dmitry Medvedev and approved by the republic's People's Assembly.

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Honours and awards

• Order "For Merit to the Fatherland":
  • 2nd class (February 18, 2010) – for services to the state and personal contribution to the socio-economic development of the republic
  • 3rd class (November 14, 2005) – for outstanding contribution to strengthening Russian statehood and the merits of legislative activity
  • 4th class (December 25, 2000) – for his courage and dedication shown during the performance of their civic duty to protect the constitutional order of the Republic of Dagestan, strengthening friendship and cooperation between nations and years of diligent work
• Order of the Red Banner of Labour
• Order of the Badge of Honour

Major achievements

Although reign of Mukhu Aliyev was smooth without any major breakthroughs Mukhu is famous in Dagestan in standing against transfer of two villages located on Russia/Azerbaijan border to Azerbaijan.

References

1. Nabi Abdullaev (22 February 2006). "Mukhu Aliyev New President". The St. Petersburg Times.

Political offices
Preceded by Magomedali Magomedov	President of Dagestan 2006–2010	Succeeded by Magomedsalam Magomedov