Boris Yugai | |
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Chief of the General Staff | |
In office 14 March 2007 – 24 June 2008 | |
President | Kurmanbek Bakiyev |
Preceded by | Unknown |
Succeeded by | Abibilla Kudayberdiev |
Personal details | |
Born | Georgievka, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union (now Korday, Kazakhstan) | 15 November 1957
Died | 12 March 2010 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | (aged 52)
Spouse | Natasha Park |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Soviet Union Kyrgyzstan |
Branch/service | Soviet Army Kyrgyz Army |
Years of service | 1975–2008 |
Rank | Major General |
Boris Alexandrovich Yugai (Russian: Борис Александрович Югай; Korean: 보리스 알렉산드로비치 유가이; 15 November 1957 – 12 March 2010) was a Kyrgyz Major General and military leader who served as the Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff from March 2007 to June 2008 under President Kurmanbek Bakiyev. Yugai was generally regarded as an important figure in the military, often enjoying strong support among military personnel.[1]