Aleksandr Lebed

1950 - 2002

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Biography

Aleksandr Lebed was a Russian military officer and politician. He served as the Secretary of the Russian Security Council and ran for president in 1996. Lebed was known for his strong personality and military background. He played a significant role in negotiating the end of the First Chechen War, earning praises for his peace efforts. Lebed passed away in a helicopter crash in 2002.