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Artur Parfenchikov

Russian politician

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Artur Olegovich Parfenchikov is a Russian politician and lawyer serving as Head of the Republic of Karelia since February 2017. Parfenchikov was appointed to the post of acting governor after Aleksandr Hudilainen resigned in 2017. He was later confirmed in the position in a general election, where he was a candidate representing the ruling United Russia party. Prior to his appointment as governor, Parfenchikov was the director of the Federal Court Bailiff Service.

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Born
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Place of birth
Petrozavodsk wd
Citizenship
Russia wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1987–1991), United Russia wd
Education
Saint Petersburg State University wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

  • Head of the Republic of Karelia (since 15 February 2017)
  • Director of the Federal Security Service

Awards wd

  • Order of Honour
  • Honoured Jurist of the Russian Federation
  • Order of Akhmad Kadyrov
  • Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class without swords
  • Medal of Anatoly Koni
  • Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"
  • Medal «For Salvation in Commonwealth»
  • Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class
  • Order of Alexander Nevsky

Questions

When was Artur Parfenchikov born?
Artur Parfenchikov was born on 29 November 1964 in Petrozavodsk.
What positions has Artur Parfenchikov held?
Positions held by Artur Parfenchikov include: Head of the Republic of Karelia (since 15 February 2017); Director of the Federal Security Service.
Where did Artur Parfenchikov study?
Artur Parfenchikov was educated at Saint Petersburg State University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Artur Parfenchikov · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4346170 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Arthur Parfenčikov (15-02-2017).jpg by Presidential Press and Information Office (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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