Boris Belousov (; born 18 June 1934) is a former

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politician who held different cabinet posts, including minister of defense industry.

Early life and education

Belousov was born in 1934. He received a degree in electronic engineering from the Taganrog Radio Technical Institute.

Career

Belousov was a member of the Communist Party. He worked in

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in the field of general machine-building. He served as the department head at the Udmur Obkom and director of the

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. In 1980 Belousov was appointed deputy minister of defense industry which he held until 1985. Between 1985 and 1987 he served as the first deputy minister of defense industry. In 1987 he was appointed the minister of machine building and served in the post until 1989. Next he was appointed the minister of defense industry in July 1989 replacing Pavel Finogenev in the post and served in the cabinet led by

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. Belousov's tenure as minister of defense industry ended in August 1991 when the ministry was also disestablished.

References

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