Rafael Gimalov
Rafael Gimalov (born 9 August 1950) is a Russian politician. He was born in Kazan.
He was educated at Kazan State Finance and Economics Institute. Awards received include Order of Honour, Medal "In Commemoration of the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan", Master of Sport of the USSR, Order of St. Prince Vladimir, Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude, and Commendation of the Government of Russia.