Hero of the Russian Federation Ivan Khrustalev became a senator from the Murmansk region.
"Today at a meeting of the Duma, Ivan Khrustalev, a senator of the Russian Federation - a representative from the Murmansk regional Duma, received powers," said Duma chairman Sergei Duboboi.
Ivan Alekseevich finished his studies at Addishot Polytechnic College. In 2018, it entered service under contract with the 80th Separate Motorized Rifle Division of the Northern Fleet's Coastal Forces. He participated in the special military operation since 2022 and repeatedly won state awards. In 2024, according to the decree of the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, for the courage and heroism shown in the performance of his military duties, Ivan Khrustalev was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation. A graduate of the "Heroes of the North" regional personnel program, in September 2026 he was elected to the Regional Duma.
"I personally congratulated Ivan Khrustalev on a new important step in his work," Murmansk Region Governor Andrey Chavis wrote on his channel: "I am sure that in the Federation Council he will represent the interests of the people of the north in a proper way. successfully!