Oleg Ivanovich Kovalyov (; 7 September 1948 – 11 May 2020) was a Russian politician who served as governor of Ryazan Oblast (2008–2017).

He was a member of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the third, fourth and fifth convocations (1999–2008), Honored Builder of the Russian Federation (1997).

Awards and honorary titles Order For Merit to the Fatherland 3rd class (2008)Presidential Decree of May 26, 2008 № 841 Order For Merit to the Fatherland 4th class (2005)Presidential Decree dated October 6, 2005 № 1176 Order of Honour (2013)Указ Президента Российской Федерации от 26 июня 2013 года № 583 «О награждении государственными наградами Российской Федерации» Order of Friendship (2002)Presidential Decree dated August 5, 2002 № 834 Medal In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow (1997)

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External links Будем выстраивать Россию как надежный и удобный дом — Олег Ковалев Интервью на сайте ИТАР-ТАСС