Doku Gapurovich became the first and last Chechen to head the main party post of the republic. Several times over the years he found himself in the role of leader, first of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, and then of the Chechen Republic. There were different attitudes towards him in the republic. Some believed and trusted him, others hated him.
Related roots
Doku Gapurovich Zavgaev was born nine days before the New Year 1941 in the village of Beno-Ort in the then Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic into a Chechen family. The father is a hereditary peasant, a native of one of the most numerous local types of Gendergenoi. Her mother's roots go back to the Benoi taipa, which is considered the largest in number. By the way, Akhmat Kadyrov and his son Ramzan, the current president of Chechnya, come from it.
Deportation
Little Doku felt the horror that this terrible process conceals. At the end of February 1944, his entire family, along with all the other unfortunate Chechens, went to Central Asia. For the Zavgaevs, the place of deportation for thirteen long years was the village of Tokarevka in the Karaganda region, located thirty kilometers north of the regional center.
Returning home and starting work
After returning to his native republic, Doku’s work began. He received a position as a primary school teacher in his native village and worked for four years, from 1958 to 1961. Then everyday life at school gave way to industrial activities. In 1962, Doku got a job at the Znamensky state farm in the Nadterechny district, which became his home enterprise for a decade.
The young man showed extraordinary technical and organizational skills, which allowed him to grow rapidly in his professional field. Starting as a mechanic, Doku then performed the duties of a mechanic. Then he joined the management of the enterprise. At first he was entrusted with the position of chief engineer, and after some time he headed the enterprise itself, becoming its director. Along with this, in 1966 he successfully graduated from the oldest university in the North Caucasus - the Mountain Agricultural Institute, based in Vladikavkaz. Doku Zavgaev received a diploma in the specialty “mechanical engineer of agricultural production”.
In the executive branch
They couldn’t help but pay attention to the young and promising man. The republic needed local personnel who had organizational skills and cared for the prosperity of their native places. Doku quickly moves up the ranks. In 1971 - 1972 he was the chairman of the Nadterechny district executive committee. Then, for three years, he was the head of the association of state farms throughout the republic. In 1975, he received a ministerial portfolio for the first time and for three years headed the agriculture of Checheno-Ingushetia.
The party is our helmsman
It was under this motto that the next stage of Doku Zavgaev’s life took place, since he was completely immersed in party work. Starting with the duties of head of the agricultural department of the regional party committee, he went through a successively thorny career path along the corridor of the regional committee. In 1983, he was already its second secretary, in charge of all issues related to agriculture. And six years later he was elected first secretary of the Republican Committee of the CPSU of Checheno-Ingushetia. The elections took place on an alternative basis, and Doku became the first and last Chechen to head the main party post of the republic. Before this, he was always “inherited” by Kremlin appointees. In 1990, he was elected for the first time as a people's deputy of the RSFSR and in the same year became a member of the CPSU Central Committee. From March 1990 to September 1991, he chaired the Supreme Council of the Republic of Checheno-Ingushetia.
Consequences of the August putsch
It must be said that based on numerous evidence, Doku did not have the necessary authority to govern properly in the republic. Many believe that this is evidence of his origin, since he is not from the highlanders, but from the Chechens who settled on the plain. It was August 1991. The putsch broke out, Doku took a wait-and-see attitude. Naturally, his “ostrich” position did not save the party boss from accusations of supporting the putschists. After all, already on August 19, the first day of the Moscow unrest, a protest rally took place in Grozny, and a large detachment of Chechens went to the capital, becoming defenders of the White House. Subsequent events in Grozny developed dramatically. The republic was going through a difficult period. On September 6, its Supreme Council was dispersed. In fact, the leadership of the republic passed into the hands of Dudayev, and the well-known Ruslan Khasbulatov hastened to congratulate his compatriots on their victory over the hated communist regime.
Moscow holidays and short-term return to the republic
After all the autumn events of 1991, Zavgaev left for Moscow. There he was first instructed to head the commission of the Supreme Council of Russia on the problems of the North Caucasus republics. Soon the Armed Forces were dissolved, and Doku received a minor position in the presidential administration for work with territories. In November 1995, the president again sent Zavgaev to his native republic, giving power to the head of the Provisional Government of Chechnya during the transition period. A month later, Doku won the uncontested presidential race in the republic.
Not everyone was happy with his candidacy. Russian liberals reacted negatively to the return of a “hopeless partyocrat” to republican politics. The Chechen separatists completely refused any contact with him. And soon official Moscow began to “forget” about him. The signing of the Khasavyurt Agreements is a vivid example of this. At that time, no one even remembered him, who seemed to be the officially legitimate president of Chechnya for Moscow. In the summer of 1996, militants captured Grozny. Zavgaev was forced to leave Chechnya. This was the end of his public policy.
Diplomacy lessons
A new period began in the life of Doku Zavgaev, this time associated entirely with diplomatic work. His first practical experience was working as the Russian Ambassador to Tanzania. The decree on his appointment was signed by Yeltsin in March 1997. Doku worked in this position until February 2004. Then a new diplomatic appointment awaited him - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. His responsibilities included departmental issues of an administrative, economic and financial nature. In August 2004, in connection with the reorganization, a new position was introduced in the structure of the Russian Foreign Ministry - Director General. And his first “appointee” was Doku Zavgaev. Until September 2009, he dealt with issues related to both the work of the entire central apparatus of the ministry and its institutions abroad. Then a kind of diplomatic reshuffle happened. The position of Director General was taken by Mikhail Vanin, who had previously been Ambassador to the Republic of Slovenia, and Zavgaev “took up the baton” and took his place, remaining there to this day.
Family
His wife Faina is a native of Nizhny Novgorod. Makhmud Esembaev, a legendary personality of the Chechen people, being a neighbor and friend of Doku Zavgaev, highly valued both Doku himself and his wife. He often said that if only blood Chechens spoke their native language like she did. To be such masters in the kitchen, preparing Chechen national dishes, like Faina. Doku and his wife raised three daughters. The eldest Irina is a candidate of chemical sciences and has several patents in her specialty. The middle Elena is a doctor, the youngest Alla is an economist.
Doku has three siblings and a sister. Akhmar Zavgaev is a deputy of the State Duma of two convocations (fourth and fifth). Akhmed Zavgaev was killed by terrorists in September 2002. Then he headed the administration of the Nadterechny region of the republic (for ten years). Posthumously awarded the star of Hero of Russia.
Titles and awards
He is a Doctor of Law and Candidate of Economic Sciences. Has a number of high government awards.
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Born into a large peasant family. In 1944, the Zavgaev family was deported to Kazakhstan, to the village of Tokarevka, Telman district, Karaganda region.
After returning to Checheno-Ingushetia, he began his career, getting a job as a primary school teacher in his native village (1958-1961). From 1962 to 1971, he worked in agricultural production at the Znamensky state farm in the Nadterechny district, successively performing the duties of a mechanic, mechanic, chief engineer, and finally, director of the enterprise.
He has a higher education: in 1966 he graduated from the Mountain Agricultural Institute with a degree in mechanical engineer of agricultural production, in 1984 - from the Academy of Social Sciences under the CPSU Central Committee.
In 1971-1972 - Chairman of the Nadterechny District Executive Committee.
In 1972-1975 he headed the republican association of state farms.
In 1975-1977 he served as Minister of Agriculture of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
In 1977-1990 he was in party work. In 1989, he was elected first secretary of the Chechen-Ingush Republican Committee of the CPSU.
In 1990 he was elected people's deputy of the RSFSR.
From March 1990 to September 1991, he served as Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
In 1991-1995 lived and worked in Moscow, headed the subcommittee on problems of the republics of the North Caucasus in the Supreme Council of the RSFSR, and served as head of the department in the Department for Work with Territories of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation.
In March 1995, he became a member of the Committee of National Accord of Chechnya, in October he headed the Government of National Revival, and in November he was approved by the Supreme Council of Chechnya as Prime Minister of the Chechen Republic.
In December 1995, he was elected to the post of President of the Chechen Republic (received 95% of the votes).
He was a member of the Federation Council from the Chechen Republic from January 1996 to May 1998. In the Federation Council he was a member of the Committee on International Affairs.
In the summer of 1996, after the capture of Grozny by militants, he left Chechnya.
In March 1997, he was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United Republic of Tanzania.
In February 2004, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, overseeing administrative, economic and financial issues.
In August 2004 - September 2009 - Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (a position introduced in the structure of the ministry after the reorganization).
In September 2009, he was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Slovenia.
Doctor of Law, Professor of the Department of Legal Support for Management Activities at MGIMO.
Doku Zavgaev's siblings are Akhmar and Akhmed. Akhmar Zavgaev is a deputy of the State Duma. Akhmed Zavgaev served as head of the administration of the Nadterechny district of the Chechen Republic, and was killed in an assassination attempt in September 2002.
Awards
- Order of Friendship (2008)
- Two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor
- Order of the Badge of Honor
- Anniversary medal “For valiant work. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
Soviet party statesman, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (1990-1991), during the First Chechen War he headed the pro-Russian government of Chechnya (October 1995-March 1996).
Biography
Doku Zavgaev was born on December 22, 1940 in the village. Beno-Yurt of the Nadterechny district of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in a large peasant family. Chechen.
In October 1995, he became chairman of the pro-Moscow government of the Chechen Republic.
In December 1995, he was “elected” head of Chechnya. According to official data, 95% of voters who took part in the voting voted for Zavgaev.
He left Grozny in the summer of 1996, although he served in his duties until November of that year.
Until May 1998 he remained a member of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation.
Diplomatic work
In 1997 - 2004, Doku Zavgaev was Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United Republic of Tanzania.
From 2004 to 2009 he was Director General of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
In September 2009, he became the Russian Ambassador to Slovenia.
Awards
During the Soviet era, Doku Zavgaev was awarded the medal "For Valiant Labor", two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor and the Order of the Badge of Honor.
Doku Gapurovich ZAVGAEV was born on December 22, 1940 in the village. Beno-Yurt of the Nadterechny district of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in a large peasant family.
In 1944, he and his family were deported to Kazakhstan. Until 1957, the Zavgaev family lived in the village. Tokarevka near Karaganda.
In 1966 he graduated from the Mountain Agricultural Institute, in 1984 from the Academy of Social Sciences under the CPSU Central Committee. Candidate of Agricultural Sciences.
Since 1958 he worked in the Nadterechny region. Since 1965 - manager of the Naur-Nadter district association "Agricultural Equipment". From 1966 to 1971 - director of the Znamensky state farm.
From 1972 to 1975 - head of the republican association of state farms. Since 1975 - Minister of Agriculture of the Chechen-Ingush Republic.
Since 1977 - at party work.
Best of the day
Since July 1990 - member of the CPSU Central Committee.
Since 1991 he worked in the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. Then he worked as head of the department of the Department for Work with Territories in the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation.
In March 1995 he was elected a member of the Committee of National Accord of Chechnya.
On December 17, 1995 he was elected head of the Chechen Republic. Since January 1996 - ex-officio member of the Federation Council.
In March 1997, he was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United Republic of Tanzania.
He was awarded the medal "For Valiant Labor", two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor and the Order of the Badge of Honor.
Doku Gapurovich ZAVGAEV was born on December 22, 1940 in the village. Beno-Yurt of the Nadterechny district of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in a large peasant family.
In 1944, he and his family were deported to Kazakhstan. Until 1957, the Zavgaev family lived in the village. Tokarevka near Karaganda.
In 1966 he graduated from the Mountain Agricultural Institute, in 1984 from the Academy of Social Sciences under the CPSU Central Committee. Candidate of Agricultural Sciences.
Since 1958 he worked in the Nadterechny region. Since 1965 - manager of the Naur-Nadter district association "Agricultural Equipment". From 1966 to 1971 - director of the Znamensky state farm.
From 1972 to 1975 - head of the republican association of state farms. Since 1975 - Minister of Agriculture of the Chechen-Ingush Republic.
Since 1977 - at party work.
Since July 1990 - member of the CPSU Central Committee.
Since 1991 he worked in the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. Then he worked as head of the department of the Department for Work with Territories in the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation.
In March 1995 he was elected a member of the Committee of National Accord of Chechnya.
On December 17, 1995 he was elected head of the Chechen Republic. Since January 1996 - ex-officio member of the Federation Council.
In March 1997, he was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United Republic of Tanzania.
He was awarded the medal "For Valiant Labor", two Orders of the Red Banner of Labor and the Order of the Badge of Honor.
