Konstantin Dzhussoev
Konstantin Dzhussoev | |
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| 17th Prime Minister of South Ossetia | |
| In office 20 June 2022 – 21 January 2026 | |
| President | Alan Gagloyev |
| Preceded by | Gennady Bekoyev |
| Succeeded by | Dzambolyt Tadtayev |
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| Born | 23 November 1967 |
Konstantin Khasanovich Dzhussoev (Russian: Константин Хасанович Джуссоев, Ossetian: Джуссойты Хасаны фырт Константин, romanized: Džussojty Xasany fyrt Konstantin; born 23 November 1967) is a South Ossetian politician who was the Prime Minister of South Ossetia from 2022[1] to 2026. Prior to his tenure, he managed construction companies.
Early life
Dzhussoev was born on 23 November 1967. Dzhussoev graduated in 1989 from the Tskhinvali Faculty of the Georgian Polytechnic Institute (GPI) with a degree in technology of machine tools and tools.[2]
Career
Business
From 1993 to 2011, Dzhussoev was the general director of the construction company Prilichny LLC, which operated solely in North Ossetia–Alania. In 2011, he became the General Director of the construction company Megapolis.[3]
Political career
On 8 June 2022, President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev submitted a proposal to the parliament to appoint Dzhussoev as the Prime Minister of South Ossetia. On 17 June, the Parliament of South Ossetia approved the candidacy of Dzhussoev with all 33 deputies voting in favor. On 20 June, Gagloev signed a decree to confirm his appointment.[4][2][5] He had no experience in politics or government prior to his appointment.[3]
From 5 to 8 June 2024, Dzhussoev led the South Ossetian delegation that took part in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.[6][7]
On 30 October 2024 Dzhussoev, Minister of Finance Dzambolyt Tadtayev, and Minister of Construction Zaur Chochiev, announced that refurbishing and expanding utilities would be the government's top priority.[8]
On January 21, 2026, Dzhussoev's government was dissolved by President Gagloev with now Deputy Prime Minister Dzambolat Tadtaev to take over.[9] This was shortly after ₽2.5 billion was reported missing from Russian aid to South Ossetia.[10]
Personal life
Dzhussoev is married and is the father of a daughter.[2]
References
- ^ "The issue of appointing the Prime Minister of South Ossetia will be discussed at the Parliament meeting on Friday". State Information Agency. 16 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Джуссоев Константин Хасанович - Председатель Правительства Республики Южная Осетия". State Information Agency (in Russian).
- ^ a b Tarkhanova, Zhanna (17 June 2022). "What to expect from new team of S.Ossetia president?". jam-news.net.
- ^ "President of South Ossetia has appointed Konstantin Dzhussoev as Prime Minister – the decree". State Information Agency. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Recent Political Developments Concerning Separatist Tskhinvali Region and Abkhazia". caucasuswatch.de. 20 June 2022.
- ^ "The South Ossetian delegation is taking part in the plenary session of SPIEF - 2024". State Information Agency.
- ^ "On the sidelines of SPIEF, Dzhussoev discussed establishing cooperation with the heads of Russian regions". State Information Agency.
- ^ "Работайте так, чтобы жители увидели положительные перемены: премьер Южной Осетии - коммунальщикам". State Information Agency. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "De facto leader of occupied Tskhinvali dissolves "government," appoints acting prime minister". Georgia Today. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "Gagloev dissolves South Ossetian government". OC Media. Retrieved 23 February 2026.