About
Algirdas Mykolas Brazauskas was a prominent Lithuanian politician who served as the fourth president of Lithuania from 1993 to 1998. He also held the position of Prime Minister of Lithuania from 2001 to 2006. Brazauskas holds the distinction of being the first democratically elected president of post-Soviet Lithuania. His leadership played a significant role in shaping the country's transition to a democratic state.
Career Timeline
President of Lithuania
Elected as the first president of post-Soviet Lithuania.
Leaves Presidency
Leaves office after serving as president.
Prime Minister of Lithuania
Becomes Prime Minister of Lithuania.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Resigns from the position of Prime Minister.
Death
Algirdas Brazauskas passes away.
Father of Lithuania
Remembered as a key figure in Lithuania's transition to democracy and independent statehood.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026