Sergey Shoigu
Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, former Minister of Defense (2012–2024)
In short
- Who
- Position: Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, former Minister of Defense (2012–2024)
- Last event
- May 1, 2024 — Secretary of the Security Council
- Verifiability
- 9 sources
Case summary
Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoigu is the Secretary of Russia's Security Council since May 2024, having previously served as Minister of Defense from 2012 to 2024. Born in Chadan, Tuva, he is of Tuvan ethnicity. He graduated from Krasnoyarsk Polytechnic Institute and worked as a construction engineer.
Shoigu has spent over 30 years in the highest echelons of Russian power, becoming a minister in 1991. His career includes roles as Minister for Emergency Situations (1994–2012), Governor of Moscow Oblast (briefly in 2012), and Minister of Defense (2012–2024).
In May 2024, President Putin removed him from the defense minister post and appointed him Secretary of the Security Council. He was awarded the Hero of Russia title in 1999 and promoted to Army General in 2003. A founding member of the 'United Russia' party, Shoigu is a close associate of Putin from the siloviki circle.
He oversaw the invasion of Ukraine starting in 2022 and is currently under international sanctions for his role in military aggression.
Failure of the "Kyiv in 3 days" plan; massive corruption within the Ministry of Defense, exemplified by cases involving Timur Ivanov, Popov, and Shamarin; and the alleged construction of an $18 million pagoda on Rublyovka.
Failures and victims
Failure of the "Kyiv in 3 days" plan; massive corruption within the Ministry of Defense, exemplified by cases involving Timur Ivanov, Popov, and Shamarin; and the alleged construction of an $18 million pagoda on Rublyovka.
Lies to the public
«[{"context":"Defense Ministry Board meeting","quote":"The Kyiv regime will unfailingly be crushed.","year":2022}]»
Property
A mansion in Chinese/Tuvan style on Rublevo-Uspenskoye Highway, located on two plots totaling 9,000 sq. m. The estimated value of the land and construction is at least $18 million. The land was initially registered to Shoigu's daughter Ksenia, and then transferred to his wife's sister, Elena Antipina.
An apartment of 217.6 sq. m in the elite residential complex 'Vorobyovy Gory' (Sparrow Hills). Acquired by Shoigu's wife in 2012, then transferred to his daughter Yulia. The value is estimated at 103-233 million rubles (approximately $1.1 - $2.5 million).
Two apartments totaling 210 sq. m in the premium-class residential quarter RiverSide. Valued at 200 million rubles (approximately $2.2 million). Transferred to the eldest daughter Yulia Shoigu and her daughter Darya Kuzovkova from Elena Antipina.
A plot of 1,488 sq. m and a house of 266 sq. m in the village of Petrovo-Dalneye. Owned by Yulia Shoigu and her husband Alexey Kuzovkov. Valued at approximately 50 million rubles (approximately $0.6 million).
Connections and network graph
Corruption network
Timeline of events
- 1 мая 2024 г.AppointmentSecretary of the Security Council
Putin removed him from the post of Minister of Defense and appointed him Secretary of the Security Council.
- 1 февраля 2022 г.AppointmentInvasion of Ukraine
As Minister of Defense, he oversaw the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- 2012-2024AppointmentMinister of Defense
Led the Ministry of Defense of Russia for 12 years.
- 1 января 2012 г.AppointmentGovernor of Moscow Oblast
Briefly held the post of Governor of Moscow Oblast.
- 1 января 2003 г.AppointmentArmy General
Awarded the military rank of Army General.
- 1 января 1999 г.AppointmentHero of Russia
Awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation.
- 1994-2012AppointmentMinister of Emergency Situations
Led the Ministry of Emergency Situations for 18 years.
- 1 января 1991 г.AppointmentFirst Ministerial Appointment
First became a minister in the Russian government.
Sources
- 01Wikipedia — Sergei Shoigu1 января 2024 г.
- 02GIS Reports — Who is Sergey Shoygu1 января 2024 г.
- 03Euronews — Putin appoints Shoigu as Security Council Secretary12 мая 2024 г.
- 04ФБК обнаружил у министра обороны Шойгу дом в Барвихе за 18 млн долларовФБК · 27 октября 2015 г.
- 05«Можем объяснить»: жена Сергея Шойгу передала дочери и внучке две квартиры в Москве стоимостью 200 млн рублейМожем объяснить · 19 июля 2023 г.
- 06Семья Шойгу и ее миллиарды: СМИ назвали имя 'кошелька' министра обороны РоссииOBOZ.UA · 19 июля 2023 г.
- 07ФБК нашел у Шойгу дворец на Рублевке за $18 млнПАСМИ · 27 октября 2015 г.
- 08Фонд борьбы с коррупцией нашел «дом Шойгу» в БарвихеMeduza · 27 октября 2015 г.
- 09Осужденный на 13 лет за коррупцию зам Шойгу предложил заключить сделку со следствием и дать показания на других чиновниковРусская служба The Moscow Times · 28 марта 2026 г.
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