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Aleksandr Torshin (Aleksandr Porfiryevich Torshin) was born on 27 November, 1953 in Mitoga, Kamchatka Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, is a Russian politician (born 1953). Discover Aleksandr Torshin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Aleksandr Porfiryevich Torshin |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
27 November 1953 |
| Birthday |
27 November |
| Birthplace |
Mitoga, Kamchatka Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality |
Russia
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Aleksandr Torshin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Aleksandr Torshin height not available right now. We will update Aleksandr Torshin's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 daughters |
Aleksandr Torshin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Aleksandr Torshin worth at the age of 70 years old? Aleksandr Torshin’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Russia. We have estimated Aleksandr Torshin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Aleksandr Torshin Social Network
Timeline
Aleksandr Porfiryevich Torshin (Алекса́ндр Порфи́рьевич То́ршин; born 27 November 1953) is a Russian politician.
He has the federal state civilian service rank of 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation.
He graduated from the All-Union Legal Correspondence Institute with a degree in law in 1978.
From 1990 to 1991 he was an employee of the department for relations with socio-political organizations of the apparatus of the CPSU Central Committee.
From 1995 to 1998 he was the State Secretary of the Bank of Russia, was responsible for interaction with government bodies, public organizations and the media.
Some time between 1995 and 1998, Torshin was State Secretary of the Central Bank of Russia.
In 1998, he assumed the authority of a representative of the government of the Russian Federation in the State Duma in the rank of deputy head of the government apparatus.
From 1999 to 2001, he worked as Deputy General Director – State Secretary of the State Corporation "Agency for Restructuring Credit Organizations".
He served in the Federation Council of Russia, from 2001 to 2015.
In January 2001, Alexander Torshin becomes a member of the Federation Council from the government of the Russian Republic of Mari El.
He served in the Federation Council of Russia, the upper house of the Russian parliament, from 2001 to 2015, and as its acting Chairman for four months in 2011.
During his time as a senator, he was on Russia's powerful National Anti-Terrorism Committee for more than a decade.
Torshin, originating from the Mari El Republic, a republic in Russia, is a leading figure in the ruling United Russia party.
There have also been accusations made that he is a leading figure within the Russian mafia.
Republican Dana Rohrabacher called Torshin "sort of the conservatives' favorite Russian".
Torshin is closely associated with Vyacheslav Vasilyevich Kalashnikov (Вячеслав Васильевич Калашников), who is president of the private military contractor (PMC) Moran Security Group (MSG), a colonel in the FSB reserve and an adviser to Russian Senator Torshin.
Torshin entered the Federation Council of Russia in 2001.
In January 2002, he was appointed deputy chairman of the Federation Council.
In August 2004, he joined the ranks of the party "United Russia".
In September 2008, Torshin became the first deputy chairman of the Federation Council.
He was its acting Chairman for four months in 2011.
From May 18 to September 21, 2011, served as chairman of the Federation Council.
He became the acting chairman for the succeeding Sergey Mironov on May 19, 2011, after Mironov was ousted by the majority United Russia in the Council.
Torshin remained as acting chairman until the election of Valentina Matviyenko also from the United Russia Party.
She assumed her responsibilities on September 21, 2011.
Spanish police had planned to arrest Torshin in 2013 when he arrived in Mallorca for a friend's birthday party, but he did not arrive.
He remained in the Federation Council until 2015.
Torshin was appointed the deputy head of the Central Bank of Russia in 2015 and suddenly retired in 2018.
In 2016, a Spanish investigation connected Torshin with Alexander Romanov, the leader of the Taganskaya Gang, who had been arrested in Spain and sentenced to four years in prison in May 2016 for illegal transactions.
Torshin was allegedly involved in money laundering for the gang.
According to Spanish police, he gave instructions to members of the Gang on laundering, through banks and real estate in Spain.
They concluded that in the structure of the organized criminal group, Torshin "stood higher" than Romanov.
As a result of wiretapping, which took place several months before the arrest of Romanov, Spanish intelligence agencies concluded that Romanov was following financial orders from Torshin, and that Torshin himself could be the manager of the assets of the gang.
Romanov's properties in Spain, 80% of which Spanish police believe belong to Torshin, have been confiscated.
As of July 2018, he is a deputy governor of the Central Bank of Russia.
Torshin is from the Mari El Republic, and has represented it in parliament.
Allegations have been made about his involvement with the Taganskaya Gang.
Torshin denied the allegations.
