Pavel Popov
Former Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation (2013–2024), curator of Patriot Park
In short
- Who
- Position: Former Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation (2013–2024), curator of Patriot Park
- Last event
- April 10, 2026 — Sentenced to 19 Years in Penal Colony and a Fine of 85 Million Rubles
- Verifiability
- 8 sources
Case summary
He oversaw Patriot Park, a showcase for the Russian army. Investigations and court proceedings revealed that the project served as a source of free labor, materials, and budget funds for Popov's private property. He was sentenced to 19 years in a penal colony.
According to the investigation, from 2021 to 2024, he coerced contractors of Patriot Park into free construction and maintenance of his country estate, spanning approximately 3 hectares. A separate episode involved the transfer of over 25 million rubles, originally allocated for the park, to fund a dacha, bathhouse, and garage on his son's property.
Failures and victims
According to the investigation, from 2021 to 2024, he coerced contractors of Patriot Park into free construction and maintenance of his country estate, spanning approximately 3 hectares. A separate episode involved the transfer of over 25 million rubles, originally allocated for the park, to fund a dacha, bathhouse, and garage on his son's property.
Lies to the public
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Property
Personal property in the Moscow Region, the renovation of which was financed by misappropriated 25+ million rubles from the budget of the 'Patriot' military-patriotic park. This fact was confirmed by a court verdict in April 2026, Popov was sentenced to 19 years in a strict-regime penal colony and stripped of his army general rank.
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Timeline of events
- 10 апреля 2026 г.Arrest / LiquidationSentenced to 19 Years in Penal Colony and a Fine of 85 Million RublesEvidence / Source →
- 8 июля 2025 г.War crimesNew Charges Filed — Free Apartment and Lexus LX 570 from ContractorEvidence / Source →
- 29 августа 2024 г.Arrest / LiquidationArrested in Fraud Case Involving 'Patriot' Park BudgetEvidence / Source →
Sources
- 01Экс-замминистра обороны Павел Попов приговорён к 19 годам за коррупциюAssociated Press · 10 апреля 2026 г.
- 02Арест экс-замминистра обороны Павла ПоповаВёрстка · 29 августа 2024 г.
- 03Экс-замглавы Минобороны стал фигурантом дела о мошенничествеПраво.ru · 29 августа 2024 г.
- 04Бывший замминистра построил дачу, баню и гараж на деньги для парка «Патриот»Новая газета · 8 июля 2025 г.
- 05Бывшему замглавы Минобороны предъявлены новые обвиненияThe Insider · 8 июля 2025 г.
- 06Против Павла Попова возбуждены новые делаРадио Свобода · 20 июля 2025 г.
- 07Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov Jailed 19 Years on Corruption ChargesThe Moscow Times · 10 апреля 2026 г.
- 08Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Arrested for Fraud in Russian Military Theme Park ScandalThe Moscow Times · 29 августа 2024 г.
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Price of a life
Confirmed wealth: $0 million — this money could have bought:
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