Later he worked in the government of Russia as Minister of Fuel and Energy (1997), Vice Premier of Russia and Security Council member from 1997 to 1998.
Kemudian ia bekerja di Pemerintahan Rusia sebagai Menteri bahan bakar dan energi (1997), Wakil Premier Rusia dan anggota Dewan Keamanan dari 1997 sampai 1998.