Magomedsalam Magomedov

Magomedsalam Magomedaliyevich Magomedov (Russian: Магомедсалам Магомедалиевич Магомедов, b. June 1, 1964) is a Russian politician who served as the 3rd Head of the Republic of Dagestan, a federal subject of the Russian Federation found in the North Caucasus region, from 2010 to 2013. His appointment by the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev was approved by the parliament of Dagestan on February 10, 2010.[1] Magomedov is an ethnic Dargin. His father, Magomedali Magomedov, served as President of Dagestan between 1987 and 2006.[2] It is his stated ambition as president to consolidate and modernise the republic to counter the threat of Islamic extremism, in particular the attempts made to undermine and terrorise the republic by supporters of the so-called Caucasus Emirate.[3] His resignation was accepted by President Vladimir Putin on January 28, 2013.[4]

Magomedsalam Magomedov Магомедсалам Магомедалиевич Магомедов
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of Russia
Incumbent
Assumed office 28 January 2013
3rd Head of the Republic of Dagestan
In office February 20, 2010 – January 28, 2013
President	Dmitry Medvedev Vladimir Putin
Preceded by	Mukhu Aliyev
Succeeded by	Ramazan Abdulatipov
Personal details
Born	(1964-06-01) June 1, 1964 Levashi, Dagestan, RSFSR, USSR
Nationality	Dargin
Political party	United Russia
Alma mater	Dagestan State University
Profession	Economist
Website	Official website

Magomedsalam Magomedov has an academic background and differs from his predecessors who were Soviet-era Communist Party leaders who adapted to changed circumstances. Prior to the presidency, Magomedsalam Magomedov was elected speaker of Dagestan’s parliament in 2006 for a period of one year.[5]