Member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation (lower house of the federal parliament). This state body is responsible for political and legal support of the aggressive war against Ukraine.
Member of the Supreme Council of the United Russia party. United Russia forms and implements Vladimir Putin's policy of aggression against territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
Member of the State Duma, Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee and co-chairman of the State Duma Commission for the Review of Federal Budget Expenditures for National Defense, retired colonel general. Was involved in and financially benefitted from corruption schemes designed to provide corrupt sources of income to politicians and government officials and their families. Known for his connections to Russian organized crime groups.