Member of the general Council and Secretary of the Lipetsk Regional Branch of the United Russia party. United Russia forms and implements Vladimir Putin's policy of aggression against territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine."
Was involved in and financially benefitted from corruption schemes designed to provide corrupt sources of income to politicians and government officials and their families. Owns real estate in Germany together with his wife Natalya Artamonova. Under UK sanctions.
Head of Administration (Governor) of Lipetsk Oblast. Manages a regional state body of the Russian Federation, which supports or implements actions or policies that undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.