Sergey Kuzhugetovich 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 12, 2024 — Resignation from the Post of Minister of Defense
- Verifiability
- 12 sources
Case summary
Army General, Hero of Russia. He served as Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation from 2012 to 2024, overseeing the invasion of Ukraine starting in February 2022. In May 2024, he was removed from the post of Minister of Defense and appointed Secretary of the Security Council. Prior to this, he was Minister for Emergency Situations from 1994 to 2012.
He is currently under sanctions by the EU, USA, UK, and Canada for military aggression against Ukraine.
Lies to the public
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Property
A mansion in the elite suburb of Rublyovka, valued at $18 million. According to a 2015 FBK investigation, the property is registered to Shoigu's relatives. Additionally owns land in Rublyovka valued at 266 million rubles ($4.2 million) according to a 2020 Proekt investigation.
A four-story mansion in the style of a Chinese pagoda on a plot of about 9,000 sq. m in the elite suburb of Rublyovka. Registered to daughter Ksenia Shoigu. Estimated value $18 million (2015). Property records disappeared after the FBK investigation was published. Known as 'Polite Palace' among activists.
Land holdings in elite Moscow suburbs. Registered to Sergey Shoigu. Valued at 266 million rubles ($4.2 million) according to a 2020 Proekt investigation.
A luxurious mansion in 'Tuvan' or 'Asian' style (pagoda) on two land plots totaling 9,000 sq. m (almost 1 hectare). The estimated value of the land and construction is at least 18 million US dollars. Includes two swimming pools, an island fireplace, and a billiard room. Initially registered to daughter Ksenia Shoigu, then transferred to his wife's sister, Elena Antipina.
Two apartments in central Moscow totaling 210 sq. m in the Redside residential complex, valued at 200 million rubles (approximately 2.2 million US dollars). They were transferred via Elena Antipina to his wife Irina Shoigu, and then to daughter Yulia Shoigu and granddaughter Darya Kuzovkova.
An apartment of 217.6 sq. m in the elite residential complex 'Vorobyovy Gory' (Sparrow Hills), acquired by Shoigu's wife in 2012 and then transferred to daughter Yulia Shoigu. The value of such apartments is estimated from 103 to 233 million rubles.
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Timeline of events
- 12 мая 2024 г.AppointmentResignation from the Post of Minister of Defense
Putin relieved Shoigu of his duties as Minister of Defense and appointed him Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. Andrey Belousov became the new Minister of Defense.
- 25 февраля 2022 г.SanctionsSanctions for Aggression
Included in the sanctions lists of the EU, USA, and UK for leading military aggression against Ukraine.
- 24 февраля 2022 г.War crimesInvasion of Ukraine
As Minister of Defense, he oversaw the full-scale invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine.
- 6 ноября 2012 г.AppointmentMinister of Defense
Appointed Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation.
- 10 января 1994 г.AppointmentMinister for Emergency Situations
Appointed Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Situations, and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters.
Sources
- 01Sergei ShoiguWikipedia · 1 января 2026 г.
- 02Russian Defense Chief Shoigu Accused Of Owning $18 Million MansionRadio Free Europe / Radio Liberty · 28 октября 2015 г.
- 03Half of Moscow's Luxury Suburb Linked to Russia's Elite – ProektThe Moscow Times / Proekt · 6 февраля 2020 г.
- 04Records Linking Russian Defense Minister's Daughter To Lavish Mansion 'Disappear'Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty · 19 ноября 2015 г.
- 05ФБК нашел у Шойгу дворец на Рублевке за $18 млнПАСМИ · 27 октября 2015 г.
- 06Фонд борьбы с коррупцией нашел «дом Шойгу» в БарвихеMeduza · 27 октября 2015 г.
- 07Семья Шойгу и ее миллиарды: СМИ назвали имя 'кошелька' министра обороны РоссииOBOZ.UA · 19 июля 2023 г.
- 08Квартиры и имения семьи Шойгу – дочери министра оказались миллиардершами – расследованиеТСН · 19 июля 2023 г.
- 09Шойгу построил себе особняк с двумя бассейнами, бильярдом и камином — 'Агентство'Агентство · 28 июня 2023 г.
- 10Шойгу Сергей Кужугетович: биография, источники дохода, связи с чиновниками и бизнесомDeclarator.org · N/A
- 11Министр обороны Шойгу, владеющий собственностью на миллиарды рублей, назвал главной опасностью для страны «внутреннюю угрозу»The Insider · 10 августа 2021 г.
- 12«При Шойгу было украдено 11 триллионов рублей» — в Госдуме раскрыли шокирующие подробности о коррупции в Минобороны РФNews-Bash · 13 июля 2024 г.
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Price of a life
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