Aleksandr Lukashenko was born on August 30, 1954, in the village of Kopys, Belarus. He graduated from the Belarusian Agricultural Academy and began his career as a director of a state farm. His rise in politics began in the early 1990s when he was elected to the Supreme Soviet of Belarus. In 1994, he won Belarus's first presidential election, a position he has maintained through a series of controversial elections.
Personal Details and Bio Data
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aleksandr Grigoryevich Lukashenko |
| Date of Birth | August 30, 1954 |
| Place of Birth | Kopys, Belarus |
| Political Party | Communist Party of Belarus |
| Spouse | Galina Lukashenko |
| Children | Three: Viktor, Dmitry, and Sergey |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
