Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Aliaksandr Henrykavich TURCHIN
Aliases
Aleksandr Henrykavich TURCHIN
Position
Chairman of Minsk Regional Executive Committee
Nationality
Belarus
DoB
1975-07-02
Official reason
In his position as the Chairman of Minsk Regional Executive Committee, Aliaksandr Turchin is responsible for overseeing local administration. By doing so, he supported the actions of the Lukashenko regime to undermine the rule of law in Belarus, repress civil society and democratic opposition, contributing to serious human rights violations.
Other Information
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Date of listing
2021-02-18
Program information
Authority
UK
Program
The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Regime
UK country specific
Target State
Belarus
Measures
Asset freeze and making available provisions, Trade sanctions, Travel bans, Transport sanctions
Sanctions Portfolio
• The Regulations impose financial sanctions through a targeted asset freeze on designated persons and prohibitions on making funds or economic resources available. This involves the freezing of funds and economic resources (non-monetary assets, such as property or vehicles) of designated persons and ensuring that funds and economic resources are n...
Official Information
This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging the Government of Belarus to: • respect democratic principles and institutions and the separation of powers and the rule of law in Belarus • refrain from actions, policies or activities which repress civil society in Belarus • investigate properly and institute criminal proceedings against the persons ...
Additional Details
Licensing and exception provisions are contained in Part 6 of the Regulations.
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