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Is this the next Putin?
The Citizen
|June 26, 2025
BROTHERS-IN-ARMS: DEEPLY TRUSTED ALLY OF RUSSIAN PRESIDENT
Anton Kobyakov – remember the name. He is a soft-spoken, erudite and affable Russian politician who serves as a special advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He also serves on the highest echelons of Roscongress, a state-owned enterprise responsible for various strategic initiatives, including international events assembly and management, as well as stakeholder relations and networks development.
The unassuming Kobyakov, pictured, holds a degree in biology and a PhD in economics. He is a graduate of the Presidential Russian Civil Service Academy and his official title is "Professor", although he never takes umbrage with being referred to simply as "Mr Kobyakov".
He has had an illustrious career as a civil servant.
From 1992-2003, he served as deputy governor of Kemerovo region before proceeding to hold various posts in the Presidential Office from 2005 to date.
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