Anton Koltsov

Anton Viktorovich Koltsov (; born 24 June 1973) is a Russian politician, former chairman of the government of Vologda Oblast (2017–2022), and head of the government of the occupation Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military–Civilian Administration during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Biography Koltsov was born on 24 June 1973 in Cherepovets.

In 2010, he received the qualification "Master of Business Administration" at the RANEPA.

In 2015–2016, he was the Director for Health, Safety and Environment at Severstal.

On July 18, 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it became known that he was appointed head of the government of the Russian occupation Civil-Military Administration of the Zaporozhye region.

International sanctions In September 2022 he was sanctioned by the United States. He was also sanctioned by the European Union in October 2022 for involvement in the referendum for Zaporizhzhia to become part of Russia, which the European Union has stated is illegitimate and undermines the territorial integrity of Ukraine. Similarly, he was economically sanctioned and had his assets frozen by Switzerland in October 2022.