Igor Kastyukevich
Igor Yurievich Kastyukevich (Russian: Игорь Юрьевич Кастюкевич; born 6 December 1976 in Saratov) is a Russian political figure and deputy of the 8th State Duma.
Igor Kastyukevich | |
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Игорь Кастюкевич | |
Kastuketvich in 2018 | |
| Senator of the legislative branch of the Kherson Oblast | |
| Assumed office 20 September 2023 | |
| Member of the State Duma | |
| In office 19 September 2021 – 20 September 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 December 1976 Saratov, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, USSR |
| Political party | United Russia |
| Alma mater | Saratov Military Institute Of Internal Troops Of The Ministry Of Internal Affairs Of Russia |
In 2003 he started working in the sports development department of the Ministry of Youth Policy, Sports and Tourism of Saratov Oblast. He left the post to become the head of the combat sports center in Saratov Oblast. From 2008 to 2011, he headed the Saratov Children's and Youth Sports School in martial arts. In 2011–2020, he headed the National Aikido Council of Russia. In 2017, he was appointed the head of the department of Youth Projects of the All-Russia People's Front. Since September 2021, he has served as deputy of the 8th State Duma.
On 18 April, Kastyukevich was reportedly appointed as a "mayor" for Kherson, after the city was occupied by Russian forces on 2 March. Kastyukevich denied the reports on his alleged appointment as a mayor of Kherson.