Background
SZALAJDA, Zbigniew was born on May 11, 1934 in Vilnius, Lithuania (now part of Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics).
SZALAJDA, Zbigniew was born on May 11, 1934 in Vilnius, Lithuania (now part of Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics).
Mechanical Faculty of Silesian Technology University, Gliwice.
Deputy Director, then Chief Engineer, F. Dzierzyriski Steelworks, Dqbrowa Gomicza 1967-1970. Director-General Kosciuszko Steelworks, Chorzbw 1970-1974, Katowice Steelworks 1974-1980. Minister of Metallurgy 1980-1981, Metallurgy and Engineering Industry 1981-1982.
Vice-Chairman Council of Ministers 1982-1988.
Deputy member PZPR Central Committee 1980-1981. Chairman Science and Technology Progress Committee attached to Council of Ministers 88.
Permanent Representative to COMECON, Moscow since 1989.
PZPR 1960-1990, deputy member PZPR Central Committee 1980-1981, member 1986-1990.