Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Olena Oleksandrivna Shapurova
Aliases
Alyona Alexandrovna SHAPUROVA; Elena Aleksandrovna SHAPUROVA
Position
Russia-appointed Minister of Education and Science in Russia-occupied areas of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Nationality
Ukraine
DoB
1976-11-16
Address
31 50 Years of Victory Avenue, apt 29, Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine
Official reason
Olena SHAPUROVA is an “involved person” under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulation 2019 because she is and has been responsible for, and provides support for policies or actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, by (1) engaging in and providing support for the Government of Russia’...
Other Information
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Date of listing
2024-11-19
Program information
Authority
UK
Program
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Regime
UK country specific
Target State
Russia
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
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They are intended to ensure that certain sanctions relating to Russia continue to operate effectively. You should also review the following regulations to find out any changes made to the Regulations: the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No...
Additional Details
Licensing and exception provisions are contained in Part 7 of the Regulations.
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