Magomed Suleymanov - mayor of Makhachkala: biography, family

Among the indigenous inhabitants of Dagestan, the name of Magomed Suleymanov inevitably evokes an association with the city of Izberbash. It is impossible not to notice the striking differences of this city from other cities of the republic. In the middle of the two thousandth years this small town with a population of only about 56 thousand people became the winner of the All-Russian competition as the most comfortable city of the country. Much effort was made by Magomed Suleimanov, who successfully led the city as mayor for about ten years. With Izberbash and began his journey as a highly effective manager, administrator, official, politician and patriot of his homeland.

Magomed Suleimanov: Biography

Izberbash is the small homeland of the future politician. Here he was born on April 28, 1959. By nationality - Dargin. At the age of nineteen he graduated from the technical school of Rospotrebsoyuz, later graduated, becoming a specialist in the economy of trade. Magomed Suleymanov is a graduate of the Moscow Cooperative Institute and the International Academy of Economics and Business.

In 1978-1993. Worked in the consumer cooperation of Kalmykia. In 1993, he held the post of chairman of the board of commercial bank "Izberbash".

Makhachkalapromstroibank is the next place of work for the future politician. In it, he was the department manager in his hometown.

The beginning of political career

In 1997, Suleimanov Magomed Valibagandovich was elected to the post of the head of the city of Izberbash. Thanks to his successful and productive work in the period when he headed the city, in Izberbash, which is a rarity for Dagestan as a whole, it was possible to save many production facilities created back in the days of Soviet power. This radio plant named Pleshakova, confectionery factory "Dagintern", "DagZETO", a garment factory named after. Imam Shamil, a factory of wines and cognacs, which was revived on the basis of obsolete production.

During his leadership of the city, he did not rely on megaprojects. And the decision to encourage small businesses interested in the creation of tourist facilities, very soon began to bring a tangible result for the citizens - Izberbash was given preferences as a place for tourism and recreation by many residents of both Dagestan and neighboring Ingushetia and Chechnya.

In 2001 he was elected secretary of the political council of "United Russia" branch of the city of Izberbash.

According to many republican media, during his tenure as mayor of Izberbash, an ambitious politician is in opposition and constant contradictions with the leadership of the capital of Dagestan. S. Amirov, at that time the mayor of Makhachkala, often acts as Suleimanov's irreconcilable opponent. The apple of discord is the control of the distribution of funds and lands in Izberbash.

Chairman of the People's Assembly of Dagestan

After the addition of the mayor's office in 2007, the politician holds the post of speaker of the regional parliament. He as a result of elections three times became a deputy of the supreme legislative body of the Republic of Dagestan, Magomed Suleymanov in the period from 2007 to 2010 - its chairman. The activity of the parliament of the fourth convocation took a hard time. At this time, Dagestan, like the whole country, feels the consequences of the global economic crisis, this time of active struggle against terrorism, banditry, corruption and clannishness in the republic. During the time when M. Suleymanov was the Chairman of the People's Assembly, more than 300 legislative acts and more than 500 resolutions were adopted.

Mayor of Makhachkala

In 2014 Magomed Valibagandovich passes from the category of influential politicians of Dagestan to the category of very influential. In April this year, he becomes acting as mayor of the capital of the republic of Makhachkala. His appointment, for many unexpected, was preceded by high-profile events in Dagestan.

In June 2013 the news channels announced the arrest of acting Mayor of Makhachkala S. Amirov. He was accused of preparing a terrorist act and organizing a murder and in August was sentenced to life imprisonment. During the investigation, Amirov was removed from office. In connection with this, the city's leadership was entrusted to the acting mayor. First, Murtazali Rabadanov was appointed to this post, and after his voluntary resignation, the new head of Dagestan's capital becomes Magomed Suleymanov. This happened on 04/04/2014.

Suleymanov shortly after his appointment held in the Makhachkala Municipality personnel cleaning, sending a number of key officials who had held their posts even under Said Amirov, who was already under investigation, although these people safely kept their posts under Murtazali Rabadanov.

In June 2015, Ramazan Abdulatipov, the head of the republic, made a public statement that Suleymanov is obliged to leave his post because of the loss of confidence in the leadership of Dagestan. Which happened. Suleimanov was accused of illegal construction in the capital of the republic and a sharp reduction in tax revenues, which caused a number of problems in the city economy.

July 9, 2015. Magomed Suleymanov resigned as mayor in a voluntary manner. Soon he was appointed director in the Territorial Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund.

Family policy

As well as it is necessary to the present дагестанцу, the former mayor is married, has a big family traditional for inhabitants of the North Caucasus. He is a happy father of five children. After Suleymanov resigned as mayor of Izberbash, this position was taken by the brother of the politician - Abdulmajid.

From the information of local media it is known that the Suleymanov family is in kinship with the Omarovs, Amirovs and Hamidovs - famous Dargin clans.

Why countrymen call him Sailor

Calling politics by this nickname, you can hardly cause his bewilderment or indignation. He repeatedly spoke about this in an interview for the press. The fact is that Magomed Suleymanov himself nicknamed this and prophesied. As a child, he cherished the dream of becoming a sailor, wore a vest and dreamed of long journeys. As Magomed Suleimanov says: "I myself gave birth to this nickname." This name is known today to all residents of the republic, and not a single Dagestan has a question about who is talking about, when the word "Sailor" sounds in the conversation.

Awards and titles

For his work, the politician and public figure has been repeatedly noted by the leadership of Russia and the Republic of Dagestan. He was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland of the IV degree. Magomed Suleimanov is an Honored Economist of Dagestan and Doctor of Economic Sciences. The Order was given the Order of Friendship and "For Services to the Republic of Dagestan".

Today, the politician conducts an active charitable activity.