Irek Faizullin
Quick Facts
Biography
Irek Envarovich Faizullin (born 8 December 1962) is a Russian statesman and politician who is currently the Minister for Construction and Housing since 10 November 2020. He was deputy minister for construction and housing from 22 January 2020 until 9 November 2020, when Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin nominated Faizullin for the post of Minister of Construction & Housing. He was approved by the State Duma and confirmed the post on 10 November.
Sanctions
In May 2022 the United States Department of the Treasury placed sanctions on Faizullin pursuant to Executive Order 14024 as a member of the Government of Russia. He is also a member of the board of directors of Russian Railways.
Sanctioned by the UK government in 2022 in relation to Russo-Ukrainian War.