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Viktor Khristenko (Ви́ктор Бори́сович Христе́нко) (born August 28 , 1957 ) was the acting prime minister of Russia from February 24, 2004, until March 5, 2004. He was a deputy prime minister when on February 24, 2004, President Vladimir Putin appointed Khristenko as prime minister after dismissing Mikhail Kasyanov . However, on March 1, 2004, Putin nominated Mikhail Fradkov to be the official prime minister. Fradkov became prime minister when he was confirmed by parliament 4 days later, replacing Khristenko.

During the cabinet reshuffle of March 9, 2004, Khristenko left his position as deputy prime minister and became industry and energy minister.