Sergey Shargunov
Sergey Alexandrovich Shargunov (born 12 May 1980, Moscow) is a Russian writer and political figure and a deputy of the 7th and 8th State Dumas. A prominent Russian writer, who began his career by winning the Debut Prize for long-form fiction in 2001 at the age of 21. Since his Debut Prize win, Shargunov has gone on to have his Book Without Photographs shortlisted for the National Bestseller Award in 2011; his novel 1993, set in the early 1990s, was also shortlisted for the NatsBest Award, in 2014.
Also recorded as Sergey Aleksandrovich Shargunov
Sergey Shargunov

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- Born
- 12 May 1980
- Birthplace
- Moscow, RSFSR, USSR
- Occupation
- author
- Nationality
- Soviet Union · Russia
- Fields
- creative and professional writing · journalism · literary criticism
- Education
- MSU Faculty of Journalism
- Honours
- Russian Federation's Government Award · Government Prize in Culture
- Languages
- Russian
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Sergey Alexandrovich Shargunov (born 12 May 1980, Moscow) is a Russian writer and political figure and a deputy of the 7th and 8th State Dumas. A prominent Russian writer, who began his career by winning the Debut Prize for long-form fiction in 2001 at the age of 21. Since his Debut Prize win, Shargunov has gone on to have his Book Without Photographs shortlisted for the National Bestseller Award in 2011; his novel 1993, set in the early 1990s, was also shortlisted for the NatsBest Award, in 2014.
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Biography
Biography
In 2019 he was appointed editor-in-chief at the literary journal Yunost. The son of the clergyman Alexander Shargunov. While studying at the Moscow State University, Shargunov worked as an assistant to the deputy of the State Duma Tatyana Astrakhankina. At the age of 19, he started writing for the literary journal Novy Mir. From 2002 to 2003, he worked as a correspondent at the Novaya Gazeta. From 2003 to 2007, he worked at the Nezavisimaya Gazeta. In 2004, he co-founded the Youth Movement "Ura!" that cooperated with the Rodina party. In 2006, Shargunov joined the A Just Russia — For Truth. In 2013, he worked as a columnist at the Kommersant FM radio station. He also wrote a blog on the website of the Echo of Moscow radio station. In 2016 and 2021, he was elected deputy of the 7th and 8th State Dumas, respectively.
Sergey Shargunov studied at MSU Faculty of Journalism. The recorded working language is Russian. The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, journalism and literary criticism. Positions recorded include member of the State Duma. Distinctions recorded are Russian Federation's Government Award and Government Prize in Culture.

Лауреаты Международной премии имени Юлиана Семёнова 2014 года Галина Сапожникова и Сергей Шаргунов и Ольга Семенова
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Вручение премий Правительства Российской Федерации в области культуры. Председатель Правительства Российской Федерации Дмитрий Медведев с писателем Сергеем Шаргуновым
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Key facts
Key facts
• Honorific Suffix — MP • Office — Member of the State Duma (Party List Seat) • Term Start — 5 October 2016 • Born — 12 May 1980 • Birthplace — Moscow, RSFSR, USSR • Party — Communist Party of the Russian Federation • Father — Alexander Shargunov • Alma Mater — Moscow State University • Occupation — author
Sanctions
Sanctions
He was sanctioned by Canada under the Special Economic Measures Act (S.C. 1992, c. 17) in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine for Grave Breach of International Peace and Security, and by the UK government in 2022 in relation to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Sergey Aleksandrovich Shargunov. His recorded language was Russian. His recorded confession was Eastern Orthodoxy. He was the child of Aleksandr Shargunov and Anna Gerasimova. He married Anna Kozlova and Anastasia Tolstaya. 2 children are recorded: Ivan Shargunov and Ekaterina Shargunova.
Career and activity
Career and activity
Sergey Shargunov worked in creative and professional writing, journalism and literary criticism. Recorded position is member of the State Duma. He belonged to The Foundation for the Development of Russian-French Historical Initiatives, 7th State Duma of the Russian Federation and 8th State Duma of the Russian Federation.
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Identity
Sergey Shargunov is recorded as having received Russian Federation's Government Award and Government Prize in Culture.
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Sergey Shargunov was born in 1980 at Moscow.
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