Yury Aisovich Napso (Russian: Юрий Аисович Напсо; born 17 April 1973, Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai) is a Russian political figure and a former deputy of the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th State Dumas.
Biography
Napso was born on April 17, 1973 in Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai.
He graduated from the Adyghe State University in 2000. In 2007 he completed postgraduate studies at the Griboyedov Institute of International Law and Economics. In 2010 he graduated from the Russian Presidential Academy of Public Administration with a degree in public and municipal administration.
Following the results of 2020, Napso became the wealthiest deputy of the State Duma from Krasnodar Krai, with an income of 21,4 mln rubles.
Career
In 2000 Napso was appointed CEO of Rosnefteresurs CJSC. He also worked as an advisor to the deputy of the State Duma.
On December 2, 2007, he was elected deputy of the 5th State Duma. In 2011, 2017, and 2021, he was re-elected deputy of the 6th, 7th, and 8th State Dumas, respectively.
In 2023, Napso went on sick leave and went to the United Arab Emirates for treatment. He failed to return to Russia and was expelled by the State Duma for his prolonged absence without a valid reason on 3 April 2025.
Awards
- Gratitude from the Government of the Russian Federation (2003)
Sanctions
He was sanctioned by the UK government in 2022 in relation to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
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