Vadim Vladimirovich Brovtsev (; , , Vadim Brovcevi; 26 July 1969 – 14 November 2024) was a Russian businessmanRussian businessman appointed S.Ossetian premier. Reuters. 5 August 2009 who was the prime minister of the Republic of South Ossetia from 5 August 2009 President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Head of the Government of the Republic of South Ossetia (5 August 2009)UPI: South Ossetia names new prime minister (5 August 2009) to 26 April 2012, as well as the acting president from 11 December 2011 to 19 April 2012.

Brovtsev had served in the Soviet Strategic Rocket Forces. From 2005 until his appointment to a political post, Brovtsev was head of the board of directors of Russian construction company Vermikulit based in the city of Chelyabinsk.

Political life Despite having no previous connection to South Ossetia,Tskhurbaev, Alan (21 August 2009), South Ossetians Puzzled by Leaders. Institute for War & Peace Reporting Caucasus Reporting Service No. 507 Brovtsev became Prime Minister of S.Ossetia after his predecessor, Aslanbek Bulatsev, was fired, according to the official decree, on health reasons, on 4 August 2009. President of South Ossetia: Decree on A.S. Bulatsev (4 August 2009) 24 out of 27 MPs voted in favour of Brovtsev as the new PM. There were no other candidates.Georgia Times: Brovtsev was confirmed the PM of South Ossetia (5 August 2009)

In April 2010, Brovtsev came under heavy criticism from various sides. It was claimed that he did not manage Russia's monetary aid to rebuild destroyed South Ossetian buildings very well.

Several members of the South Ossetian parliament called for Brovtsev to resign, and brought a motion of no confidence to the parliamentary debating floor, which was discussed on 5 May. On 5 May, president Eduard Kokoity appeared before parliament, reiterating his support for Brovtsev.

Parliament still passed a motion, creating a commission to review the government's activities. The commission is to be led by deputy chairman of parliament and former Prime Minister Zurab Kokoyev, and among its other members is also former Prime Minister Merab Chigoev.

Meanwhile, Brovtsev has hit back by pointing at recent polls taken by the International Center of Political Analysis (MTsPA), which show an approval rating for Kokoity of 12.4%, with 66.3% of respondents having a negative opinion. Brovtsev, on the other hand is credited 37.8% positive and 10.9% negative. Kokoity's advisor Kosta Dzugaev called the poll "lies", stating that the MTsPA had never done any actual research in South Ossetia.

The MTsPA has been linked to the website rsoinform.com, a news agency reporting favorably about Brovtsev, which at first sight appears to be an official government information service. South Ossetian government press agency OSinform states, however, that it is not official and not registered in South Ossetia. It is speculated that Brovtsev himself is linked to these institutions.

In an effort to defend himself against media attacks, Brovtsev has sued several media. Apparently the lawsuit at first included OSInform, leading to a somewhat embarrassing situation for Brovtsev, who did not know OSInform is the South Ossetian state information agency.

Personal life and death Of Russian ethnicity, Brovtsev was born in Chelyabinsk-65 (now Ozyorsk) on 16 July 1969.Ministry of Press and Mass Communications of South Ossetia: Profile of Vadim Brovtsev He was married and had two children.

Brovtsev died from a heart attack on 14 November 2024, at the age of 55.

Cabinet Office IncumbentPrime MinisterVadim Vladimirovich BrovtsevHead of Administration of the PresidentArsene Alanovich Gagloev President of South Ossetia: Decree on the head of the presidential administration (24 August 2009) Min. of Press and Mass Communications: Arsene Alanovich Gagloev - Head of Presidential Administration of the RSO (3 September 2009)First Deputy Prime Minister of the GovernmentAleksandr Aleksandrovich Zelig President of South Ossetia: Decree on the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of South Ossetia Min. of Press and Mass Communications: Biography of Aleksandr Zelig Deputy Prime MinisterDomentiy Sardionovich KulumbegovMinister of FinanceIrina Andreevna Sytnik President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Finance of the Republic of South OssetiaMinister of Youth, Education and ScienceArjana Konstantinovna Dzhioeva President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Education, Science and Youth Policy of the Republic of South OssetiaMinister of Foreign AffairsMurat Kuzmich Dzhioev President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South OssetiaMinister of DefenceYuri Anvarovich Tanaev President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Defence of the Republic of South Ossetia (until 27 July 2010) President of South Ossetia: Decree on YA TanaevValery Adamovich Yahnovtsev President of South Ossetia: Decree on VA Yahnovtsev (from 27 July 2010)Minister of Internal AffairsValery Pavlovich Valiev President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of South OssetiaMinister for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster ManagementAnatoly Ilich Bibilov President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Management of the Republic of South OssetiaMinister of JusticeAtsamaz Ivanovich Bichenov President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Justice of the Republic of South Ossetia (until 19 October 2010) President of South Ossetia: Decree on AI Bichenov Bichenov was appointed Chief Justice of South Ossetia, and had to resign from being minister. OSInform: Tamaz Sikoevich Doguzov President of South Ossetia: Decree on appointing TS Doguzov (from 20 October 2010)Minister of Economic DevelopmentAleksandr Ivanovich Zhmailo President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Economic Development of the Republic of South Ossetia Min. of Press and Mass Communications: Biography of Alexander ZhmailoKonstantin Mikhailovich Koliyev President of South Ossetia: Decree on appointing KM Koliyev (from 19 October 2010)Minister of CultureMaharbeg Rutenovich Kokoyev President of South Ossetia: Decree on the Minister of Culture of the Republic of South OssetiaMinister of Health and Social DevelopmentOtarbeg Mikhailovich Gassiev President of South Ossetia: Decree appointing OM Gassiev OSInform: (post created 15 September 2010)Minister of the Capital, Road Construction and ArchitectureChermen Pavlovich Hugaev President of South Ossetia: Decree appointing CP Hugaev OSInform: (post created 24 January 2011) Source:

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