Aleksandr Vladimirovich Konovalov (, born 9 June 1968) is a Russian lawyer and statesman. From May 2008 to January 2020, he served as Minister of Justice. He has the federal state civilian service ranks of 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation and Active State Councillor of Justitia of the Russian Federation.

Early life and education

Konovalov was born 9 June 1968 in Leningrad. In 1992, he graduated from the law faculty of Saint Petersburg State University.

Career

From 1992 to 2005 Konovalov served in Saint Petersburg prosecutor's office. From February to November 2005 he was the chief prosecutor of Bashkortostan. Between 14 November 2005 and May 2008, he had been President Vladimir Putin's plenipotentiary envoy to the Volga Federal District. In May 2008 he was appointed the minister of justice. On 15 January 2020, he resigned as part of the cabinet, after President Vladimir Putin delivered the Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly, in which he proposed several amendments to the constitution.

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