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Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov (born 28 June 1980) is a Russian politician, activist and former kickboxer who has served as Head of the Republic of Kalmykia since 2019. He previously served as a Russian Federation Senator from 2012 to 2014 and Member of the People's Khural from 2008 to 2012. As a former professional kickboxer, he has won several world championships.


Personal life

He was born to an ethnically diverse family, with his father being a Kalmyk and his mother a Tatar. He is a
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. Khasikov is married. He has two children. His wife, Elena Khasikova (maiden name Shchur), is a fashion designer who graduated from the with a degree in hotel management in 2009 and in 2013 from the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health with a degree in athleticism. On 5 August 2020, Khasikov became one of the first Governors in Russia to be diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.


Education

Khasikov graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical University, the faculty of physical culture. He continued postgraduate study in Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (Candidate of political science, 2012). In February 2016, having considered the application of representatives of the Dissernet community, the Dissertation Council of
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia The Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (Russian language, Russian: Российский университет дружбы народов имени Патриса Лумумбы), also known as RUDN University and until 1 ...
cancelled Khasikov's PhD degree.


Career in sports

Khasikov was born in
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, and later in his childhood he moved to Lagan, in the
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. There he began training in
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at the age of 11. Having moved to Moscow in 1997, Khasikov kept training, and in 2000–2001 he won several Seiwakai and
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competitions. In the course of 2005–2010 Khasikov became a three-time Russian champion ( WAKO), WAKO European champion, and gained the championship belts in average weights. In October 2007, Khasikov defeated Ricardo Fernandes from Portugal (WAKO-Pro), in November 2007, he defeated Harris Norwood (
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), in and November 2010, he won a victory over Fabio Corelli (WKA). In 2011, Khasikov defeated renowned kickboxers Albert Kraus and Mike Zambidis in K-1 (W5 World Champion title was gained). On 4 May 2012 on MMA festival "The battle of Kalmykia" Khasikov defeated Warren Stevelmans. In November of the same year, he won the K-1 WAKO-Pro title after defeating Mohammad Reza Nazari. On 3 November, at the "Battle of Moscow 8" event, Khasikov knocked out the popular Gago Drago. On 24 March 2014 the "Battle of Moscow 15" Fight Nights promoter hosted an event in "Rossiya Luzhniki", where Khasikov and Mike Zambidis had a rematch fight, which was the main event of tournament. That fight was a matter of principle for both opponents. Before the fight, Khasikov announced that he would retire if he won the fight. For Zambidis, the fight was an opportunity to vindicate himself. The fight was a mighty sensation given Khaskov's status as a senator from the Republic of Kalmykia. From the start, Khasikov pressured Zambidis and controlled the fight throughout, but in the third round, Zambidis showed dangerous signs of retaliation. In a split decision, Khasikov won the fight. On Federation Council meeting, Khasikov was congratulated on victory. Khasikov has also had more than 200 amateur bouts.


Politics

From 2003 to 2008, Khasikov worked in police establishment. He holds the rank of a senior lieutenant. In March 2008, his duties changed course as a result of his election of Federation Council's member of the Republic of Kalmykia. Khasikov is the leader of the "For a Healthy Country" civic organization. The function of organization is healthy lifestyle promotion. Today, the All-Russian Social Movement "For A Healthy country" organizes events in different cities on a regular basis.


Sanctions

On 20 November 2022, against the backdrop of the
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, Khasikov was sanctioned by the United Kingdom, noting that "the region he controls is one of the poorest ethnic republics in Russia, from which a significant number of mobilized soldiers were called up for the war." For similar reasons, he was added into the
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of the
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by the
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on 24 February 2023. Khasikov was sanctioned by the UK government in 2022 in relation to the
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.


Fight Nights

Khasikov is the promoter and co-founder of Eurasia Fight Nights. Fight Nights is a
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(MMA) promotion in Russia which also promotes shows in other Russian-speaking countries. Its live events and competitions have been broadcast on Russia-2 and REN TV. Before appointment as Federation Council's member, Khasikov was a Fight Nights producer and a Fight Nights fighter.


Championships and awards

* 2014 WKN Super Welterweight Oriental Rules World Champion -72.6 kg * 2012 W.A.K.O. Pro World Champion -75 kg (Low kick rules) * 2011 W5 World Champion, 71 kg, Moscow (Russia), Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 5; * 2010 WKA World Champion, -72.5 kg, Moscow (Russia), Battle of Champions 5; * 2010 W.A.K.O. Pro World Champion (Low kick rules), 71.8 kg, Moscow (Russia), Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow; * 2010 W.A.K.O. Amateur European Champion (Low kick rules), -71 kg, Baku (Azerbaijan); * 2007 ISKA World Champion, freestyle, light-middleweight 72.5 kg (man), Moscow (Russia);


Kickboxing record

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Honours

Honoured worker of Physical Culture and Sport of the Republic of Kalmykia. The owner of "Golden belt" of Russian Union of martial arts in nomination "The Brightest Victory of Year" (the 7-th national award ceremony).


Filmography

* Shadowboxing 2: Revenge (Episode. 2007) * Shadowboxing 3: Last Round (2011)IMDB Shadow boxing 3 (full cast & crew)
/ref> *The Film "Batu Khasikov before the fight" (Documentary, 2011) *The Film "Batu" (Documentary, 2012) *Red Hills (Series, 2013) *
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See also

*
List of male kickboxers This is a list of notable male professional kickboxing, kickboxers. A * Parviz Abdullayev * Donegi Abena * Lukas Achterberg * Thomas Adamandopoulos * Serhiy Adamchuk * Romie Adanza * Benjamin Adegbuyi * Israel Adesanya * Peter Aerts * Ryo Aitak ...


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