Vladimir Fyodorovich Promyslov

Vladimir Fyodorovich Promyslov studied at Moscow State University of Civil Engineering. The recorded working language is Russian. Positions recorded include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Distinctions recorded are Order of Lenin, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Order of the Badge of Honour and Order of the October Revolution.

• Name — Vladimir Promyslov • Born — 28 August 1908 • Birthplace — Kolomensky Uyezd, Russian Empire • Died — 22 May 1993 • Place of death — Moscow, Russia • Resting Place — Troyekurovskoye Cemetery • Office — Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Moscow Council of People's Deputies • Term Start — 13 March 1963 • Term End — 3 January 1986 • Predecessor — Nikolai Dygai • Successor — Valery Saykin • Party — CPSU

Promyslov was born in Kabuzhskoye, Kolomensky Uyezd. A professional builder, Promyslov graduated from Moscow Construction Engineering Institute, and was appointed head of the Moscow construction department by Nikita Khrushchev. In 1963 he was appointed chairman of the Moscow Executive Committee, a position equivalent to that of Mayor. During his term the Ostankino Tower, the Rossiya Hotel, and dozens of new subway stations were built. In 1980 Moscow hosted the 1980 Summer Olympics, and several sport venues were constructed for it, among them the Luzhniki Stadium and the Olympic Stadium. Promyslov also oversaw the completion of the administrative subdivisions reform, which divided Moscow into 20 raions. This reform is now considered unsuccessful and was reverted during the 1990s. He died in Moscow, and was buried at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery.

Vladimir Fyodorovich Promyslov is recorded as having received Order of Lenin, Order of the Red Banner of Labour and Order of the Badge of Honour.