About
Alexander Ivanovich Lebed was a Soviet and Russian military officer and politician. He rose through the ranks of the Airborne Forces before entering politics. Lebed ran for president in the 1996 Russian presidential election, placing third behind Boris Yeltsin and Gennady Zyuganov. He later served as the Secretary of the Security Council and as the governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai.
Career Timeline
Resigns from the Military
Resigns from the military and enters politics.
Runs for President
Lebed runs for President of Russia, gaining significant support and becoming a power broker.
Security Council Secretary
Briefly serves as the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia.
Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai
Elected governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai, a large and resource-rich region.
Dies in Helicopter Crash
Lebed dies in a helicopter crash, cutting short his political career.
Legacy: Shortened Political Career
Remembered as a charismatic military figure who had a brief but impactful career in Russian politics.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026