Sergey Bozhenov (politician, born 1957)

Sergey Ivanovich Bozhenov (Russian: Сергей Иванович Боженов; born January 24, 1957, Astrakhan) is a Russian politician. He served as the Governor of Belgorod Oblast from May 10, 2012, until October 22, 2013.

Bozhenov graduated from the Astrakhan Technical Institute of the Fishing Industry and Economy. He started his career in the fishing industry before transitioning into politics.

Prior to becoming Governor of Belgorod Oblast, Bozhenov held various positions within the Astrakhan regional administration, including serving as the mayor of Astrakhan from 2004 to 2011. His tenure as mayor was marked by initiatives focused on urban development and infrastructure improvements.

His appointment as Governor of Belgorod Oblast followed the resignation of the previous governor, Yevgeny Savchenko. Bozhenov's term as governor was relatively short. He resigned in October 2013 and was succeeded by Vyacheslav Gladkov. The reasons for his resignation were not officially disclosed, though some speculated about dissatisfaction from the federal government.

Since leaving the governorship, Bozhenov has largely remained out of the public spotlight. Information regarding his current activities is limited.