Maksut Shadayev
Profile
Maksut Shadayev is a Russian politician currently serving as the Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, a position he has held since January 2020. With a background in the information and communications technology sector, he previously held various roles in the Russian government, including advisor to the State Duma Speaker and Minister of Public Administration, Information Technologies, and Communications of Moscow Oblast. Shadayev has been involved in major digital infrastructure projects, such as the implementation of biometric passports and the 'Electronic Parliament' initiative. He has been subject to international sanctions by multiple countries, including the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, in connection with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Details
- Born
- 1979-11-11 · 46 years old
- Education
- Russian State Social University
- Career
- Director of Internet Strategy at Arrava Internet Advisors, Assistant to the Kremlin chief of staff, Advisor to the State Duma Speaker, Vice President for Digital Platforms at Rostelecom
