Sergey Altukhov

Sergey Viktorovich Altukhov (; born 23 February 1982, Orsk, Orenburg Oblast) is a Russian political figure, deputy of the 8th State Duma convocation. From 2004 to 2015, he occupied various positions in the Russian branches of international IT companies, including Microsoft and SAP. In 2015 he became a Deputy Governor of Krasnodar Krai. In 2021 he was elected to the State Duma of the 8th convocation, running from the United Russia. He represents the Tuapse constituency.

Biography Early life and education

Sergey Altukhov was born on 23 February 1982 in Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, and spent his childhood in Monchegorsk, Murmansk Oblast. In 2004 he graduated from Petrozavodsk State University with a degree in Automated Information Processing and Management Systems.

Career in telecommunications and IT

He worked in major telecommunications companies (Telecom XXI, MTS), and later in international IT companies (Microsoft Rus, SAP CIS), where he was responsible for business development in the regions.

Sanctions and criminal prosecution Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he is under international sanctions imposed by the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, and several other countries. On 22 March 2023, a Ukrainian court sentenced Altukhov in absentia to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property under the article on encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine.

He was sanctioned by the UK government in 2022 in relation to the Russo-Ukrainian War.

Family Sergey Altukhov is married and has two children.

Awards Order of Friendship (25 April 2025) — for contributions to the development of parliamentarianism, active legislative work, and many years of conscientious service.