Ivan Ivanovich Mezhlauk (1891–1938) served as the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR as well as its first President.
He was president from 19 November 1924 until September 1925, when he was replaced with Khalmurad Sakhatmuradov. His term as General Secretary lasted longer. Mezhlauk served from 1924 to 1926.
He was succeeded as General Secretary by Shaymardan Ibragimov.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by position created |
President of the Turkmen SSR 1924 – 1925 |
Succeeded by Khalmurad Sakhatmuradov |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by position created |
General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Turkmen SSR 1924 – 1926 |
Succeeded by Shaymardan Ibragimov |