Mikhail Yurevich

Mikhail Yurevich
Mikhail Yurevich
(Russian: Михаил Валерьевич Юревич)
Born February 13, 1969
Chelyabinsk
Nationality Russian
Known for current governor of Chelyabinsk Oblast

Mikhail Valerevich Yurevich (Russian: Михаил Валерьевич Юревич), born February 13, 1969, is the current governor of Chelyabinsk Oblast (since 2010). He was also a deputy of the 3rd and 4th State Duma of the Russian Federation, mayor of Chelyabinsk (2005-2010)

In 1992 he received his degree in engineering at the South Ural State University.

In 1993, he became the head of the largest bread-baking plant in the city, and in 1995 - the head of a large food production holding, including one of the most famous macaroni brands "Makfa" in Russia.

As of February 2006, his estimated wealth was $85 million according to the Russian magazine «Финанс» .

He was re-elected in March 2009 with 57.53% of the vote.

Governor of Chelyabinsk Oblast since 2010.