Munkozhargalov Dashibal Tsyrendorzhievich

A career military officer and Airborne Forces lieutenant colonel. He participated in the war against Ukraine from the start of the full-scale invasion, commanding the 175th Reconnaissance Battalion of the 76th Air Assault Division, and also fought in the Kursk region. He was awarded three Orders of Courage and received the title of Hero of Russia from Putin in 2023. The 175th Battalion took part in the invasion of the Kyiv region and was present in Bucha. The EU stated that the battalion's reconnaissance unit facilitated "clearing operations" during which war crimes were committed.

Member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the 9th convocation. This state body is responsible for political and legal support of the aggressive war against Ukraine.