Alexander Zhilkin

Alexander Alexandrovich Zhilkin (Russian: Алекса́ндр Алекса́ндрович Жи́лкин; born August 26, 1959) is a Russian politician who served as the Governor of Astrakhan Oblast between 2004 and 2018.^[1][2] He became acting governor in August 2004, when governor Anatoly Guzhvin died. Zhilkin was elected governor as a candidate of the United Russia party in 2004, receiving 65% of the vote. He was the first deputy before he became the governor.^[3] On 26 October 2018, he resigned and was replaced by Sergey Morozov.^[1]

Alexander Zhilkin
Александр Жилкин
Zhilkin in 2014
2nd Governor of Astrakhan Oblast
In office August 28, 2004 (2004-08-28) – 26 September 2018
Preceded by	Anatoly Guzhvin
Succeeded by	Sergey Morozov
Personal details
Born	(1959-08-26) August 26, 1959 (age 65) Tsvetnoy, Astrakhan Oblast, RSFSR, USSR
Nationality	Russian
Political party	United Russia
Profession	Teacher, School Principal, Doctor

Awards

• Order For Merit to the Fatherland 4th (2008)^[4]
• Order of Honour (2003) ^[5]
• Order of Friendship (1998) ^[6]