Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation (2018-2020). Class 2 Actual State Councillor.

Born 22 September, 1969 in Moscow.

Graduated from the State Central Order of Lenin Institute of Physical Education with a degree in Physical Education, and the Moscow State Law Academy with a degree in Law. 

Professional career:

1986-2007           sports instructor; CSKA fencing team

2001-2007           General Manager; World Class fitness club, Phiscult chain of fitness clubs

2007-2010           Deputy Chairman; Dynamo Sports Society

Appointed Deputy Minister of Sports, Tourism and Youth Policy of the Russian Federation by an order of the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1679-р of 5 October, 2010.

Appointed Deputy Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation by an order of the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1014-р of 18 June, 2012.

Appointed Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation by a decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 558 of 19 October, 2016.

Appointed Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation by a decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 244 of 18 May, 2018.

Sports Achievements:

Merited Master of Sports (1992, épée fencing)

Member of the USSR and Russian national teams (1987-2008)

European Champion (1997, 2000)

World Champion and medallist (1991, 1993, 1994, 2002, 2003, 2005); (1989, 1990, 1997, 1999, 2002)

Junior World Champion (1987, 1988)

Olympic Champion, Sydney 2000, épée individual

Silver Olympic medallist, Barcelona 1992, épée individual; Atlanta 1996, épée team

Bronze Olympic medallist, Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992, épée team; Athens 2004, épée individual

Awards and Honours:

Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” 2nd class

Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” 1st class

Order of Honour

Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour

Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honour

Class 2 Actual State Councillor of the Russian Federation