Personal Life
Chubais is married to Maria, his second wife. She is also an economist. Chubais has two children from his first marriage, a son, Aleksey and a daughter, Olga.
From July 15, 1996 – March 7, 1997, Chubais was the Chief of the Russian presidential administration. It is during his term that this office became very influential.
On March 17, 2005, he survived an assassination attempt. Vladimir Kvachkov was charged in the attempt, but was acquitted by a jury. Kvachkov's case is back in court as of September 2008.
In 2008, Chubais was commemorated with a Presidential Commendation for helping draft part of the Russian Constitution, and overall contributions to democracy in Russia.
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