Alexander Polyakov (; born 31 January 1969, Vishnovoye,

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) is a Russian political figure and a deputy of the

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. In 1995, Polyakov engaged in business. From 1998 to 2001, he worked as an economist. In 2001-2003, Polyakov was the director of the Tambovbreadmacaronproduct. In February 2009, he joined the

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. In 2016, he was elected deputy of the

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. In 2021, Polyakov was re-elected for the

from the Tambov Oblast constituency.

Sanctions

He was sanctioned by the UK government in 2022 in relation to the

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