Mikhail Lesin

Russian political advisor (1958-2015) · Russia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 57

Mikhail Yuryevich Lesin was a Russian political figure, media executive and advisor to president Vladimir Putin. In 2006, he was awarded the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", one of Russia's highest state decorations for civilians.

Mikhail Lesin is read about 78 times a day, in 11 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 24 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class

Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude

Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour

About this person

Lesin was nicknamed the Bulldozer because of his ability to get virtually all Russian media outlets under the Kremlin's control, and for being combative in person.

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Russia