Person

Marat Kambolov

Sanctioned entity

Born 2 Jan 1965 (61 years old),Russia. Named in 1 sanctions listing. President of South Ossetia since 23 Jun 2026.

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Summary

South Ossetian and Russian statesman and politician. Chairman of the Government of South Ossetia since June 16, 2026.

Sanctions and listings1

  • Effective
    1 Oct 2026

    UK sanctions relating to Russia - The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

    UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom

    Director Disqualification Sanction, travel ban, trust services sanctions and asset freeze

    The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Marat Arkadyevich KAMBOLOV is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: 1. KAMBOLOV has obtained a benefit from the Government of Russia by working as a director (whether executive or non-executive), trustee, or other manager or equivalent, of the Kurchatov Institute between 2015 and 2025, which is carrying on business in the Russian Energy Sector. 2. KAMBOLOV has obtained a benefit from the Government of Russia by working as a director (whether executive or non-executive), trustee, or other manager or equivalent of the Kurchatov Institute between 2015 and 2025, which is Government of Russia-affiliated entity.

    The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Marat Arkadyevich KAMBOLOV is an involved person under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following grounds: 1. KAMBOLOV has obtained a benefit from the Government of Russia by working as a director (whether executive or non-executive), trustee, or other manager or equivalent, of the Kurchatov Institute between 2015 and 2025, which is carrying on business in the Russian Energy Sector. 2. KAMBOLOV has obtained a benefit from the Government of Russia by working as a director (whether executive or non-executive), trustee, or other manager or equivalent of the Kurchatov Institute between 2015 and 2025, which is Government of Russia-affiliated entity.

    Programme GB-RUSReference RUS3749Last updated 2 Oct 2026gov.ukgov.uk

Positions held4

  1. Since 23 Jun 2026

    President of South Ossetia

    Current

    x-so

  2. Since 16 Jun 2026

    Prime Minister of South Ossetia

    Current

    x-so

  3. Period not retained

    De-facto 'President' of South Ossetia

  4. Period not retained

    So-called 'Prime Minister' of South Ossetia

Identifiers2

IdentifierNumber
Passport220003962
Passport510959989

Other names6

Also known as6

Marat Arkadyevich KambolovMarat Arkadievitch KambolovМарат Аркадьевич КамболовMarat Arkadyevich KAMBOLOVΜαράτ ΚαμπόλοφКамболов, Марат Аркадьевич

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