Simonyan Mikhail Ashotovich

Authorized representative of presidential candidate Vladimir Putin in the non-competitive presidential election on March 15-17, 2024. Authorized representatives voluntarily campaign for the re-election of Vladimir Putin, who is responsible for unleashing an aggressive war against Ukraine and political repression in Russia. Information from Vladimir Putin's election website: Federal government institution "Military Commissariat of the Novosibirsk Region", head of the department (general and mobilization planning) of the department (planning, purpose of preparation and accounting of mobilization resources). ---- Advisor to the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region. Supports the military invasion of Ukraine, visits the occupied territories as a representative of the governor of the Novosibirsk region, and spreads propaganda. Previously: He held the position of adviser to the governor of the Kaluga region.

Violinist, Artistic Director of Novosibirsk Camerata orchestra. Signed an open letter of cultural figures expressing "support for the decision of the President of Russia to start a military operation to denazify Ukraine and protect the republics of Donbas."