Bayir Puteyev
Bayir Puteyev | |
|---|---|
Байир Путеев | |
| Senator of the Russian Federation from Kalmykia | |
| Assumed office 7 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Alexei Mayorov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bayir Eduardovich Puteyev 23 January 1986 |
| Party | United Russia |
| Children | 2 |
| Kalmyk State University | |
Bayir Eduardovich Puteyev[a] (Russian: Байир Эдуардович Путеев; born 23 January 1986) is a Russian politician serving as a senator of the Russian Federation from the legislative authority of Kalmykia since 7 November 2023. He is a member of the Federation Council Committee on the Rules of Procedure and Parliamentary Governance. Earlier in his career, he headed Priyutnensky District, served as deputy chairman of the People's Khural of Kalmykia, and became first deputy secretary and head of the regional executive committee of United Russia in Kalmykia.
Early life and education
Puteyev was born on 23 January 1986 in Iki-Burul, Iki-Burulsky District, in the Kalmyk ASSR. According to Puteyev, his father worked as a shepherd and his mother as a milkmaid. After his mother's death, he moved with his grandmother to Pervomaysky in Priyutnensky District.[1]
In 2008, he graduated from Kalmyk State University with a qualification as a history teacher.[2]
Agriculture and municipal career
After graduating from university, Puteyev worked in agricultural organizations in Priyutnensky District. From October 2008 to November 2009, he was a production-site foreman at the Lenkom agricultural consumer service cooperative in Pervomaysky, and from November 2009 to February 2013 he headed the cooperative. From 2013 to 2016, he worked as a machine operator at the Pervomaysky agricultural production cooperative.[2][3]
In 2018, Puteyev moved to the administration of Priyutnensky District. From March to September 2018, he was chief specialist for youth affairs, sport and culture. From September 2018 to September 2019, he was deputy head of the district administration for social affairs.[2] In February 2020, he was elected head of Priyutnensky District.[4][5] He held the post until March 2022.[2]
From December 2013, Puteyev was a member of the Public Youth Chamber under the People's Khural of Kalmykia, and from January 2014 he was a member of the Council of Young Legislators under the South Russian Parliamentary Association.[4]
United Russia and People's Khural
In March 2022, after Batu Khasikov was elected secretary of United Russia's regional branch in Kalmykia, Puteyev moved from municipal administration into the party apparatus. He became first deputy secretary of the branch and head of its regional executive committee, and joined the presidium of the regional political council.[6]
In September 2023, Puteyev was elected to the People's Khural of Kalmykia on the United Russia party list, heading regional candidate group No. 7.[2] In October and November 2023, he served as deputy chairman of the People's Khural and as leader of the United Russia faction in the regional parliament.[2][7]
Federation Council
On 7 November 2023, deputies of the People's Khural of Kalmykia vested Puteyev with the powers of a senator of the Russian Federation representing the region's legislative authority.[8][7] His candidacy was proposed by the chairman of the People's Khural, Artyom Mikhailov, and he was the only candidate. Twenty-five of the 26 deputies present voted for him.[9] He replaced Alexei Mayorov, who had represented Kalmykia's legislative authority in the Federation Council.[3]
Since November 2023, Puteyev has been a member of the Federation Council Committee on the Rules of Procedure and Parliamentary Governance.[10][11] On 8 November 2023, he took part in his first Federation Council sitting after receiving his senatorial mandate.[12]
In the Federation Council, Puteyev has taken part in discussions on regional issues related to infrastructure, ecology and the agro-industrial sector of Kalmykia. In 2024 and 2025, regional media reported his participation in events related to the development of the agro-industrial sector, the construction of the Verkhny Yashkul–Elista water pipeline, and the problem of accumulated waste in the region.[13][14][15]
Personal life
Puteyev is married and has two children.[6]
References
- ^ Первое большое интервью главы Приютненского района [The first major interview with the head of Priyutnensky District]. RIA Kalmykia (in Russian). 26 August 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Путеев, Байир Эдуардович [Puteyev, Bayir Eduardovich]. TASS (in Russian). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b Nazarova, Anastasia (8 November 2023). Байир Путеев избран сенатором от республики Калмыкия [Bayir Puteyev elected senator from the Republic of Kalmykia]. Kommersant (in Russian). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b В Приютненском районе Калмыкии назначен новый глава [A new head has been appointed in Priyutnensky District of Kalmykia]. RIA Kalmykia (in Russian). 6 February 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Глава Приютненского района рассказал о развитии муниципалитета [The head of Priyutnensky District spoke about the development of the municipality]. RIA Kalmykia (in Russian). 21 August 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b Сенатор Российской Федерации [Senator of the Russian Federation]. People's Khural of Kalmykia (in Russian). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b Сенатором от Калмыкии назначен Байир Путеев [Bayir Puteyev appointed senator from Kalmykia]. Interfax (in Russian). 7 November 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Зампреда парламента Калмыкии Байира Путеева наделили полномочиями сенатора от республики [Deputy chairman of Kalmykia's parliament Bayir Puteyev was vested with the powers of senator from the republic]. TASS (in Russian). 7 November 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Новым сенатором от Калмыкии назначен Байир Путеев [Bayir Puteyev appointed as the new senator from Kalmykia]. MK in Kalmykia (in Russian). 7 November 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Путеев Байир Эдуардович [Puteyev Bayir Eduardovich]. Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (in Russian). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Байир Эдуардович Путеев [Bayir Eduardovich Puteyev]. Parlamentskaya Gazeta (in Russian). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Сенатор от Калмыкии принял участие в заседании Совета Федерации [The senator from Kalmykia took part in a Federation Council sitting]. RIA Kalmykia (in Russian). 8 November 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Байир Путеев принимает участие в XI Форуме регионов Беларуси и России [Bayir Puteyev is taking part in the XI Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia]. RIA Kalmykia (in Russian). 28 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Работы по строительству водовода «Верхний Яшкуль — Элиста» идут с опережением графика [Construction of the Verkhny Yashkul–Elista water pipeline is ahead of schedule]. NTK (in Russian). 13 September 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ Сенатор Байир Путеев и министр Очир Джамбинов обсудили пути решения проблемы накопленного мусора в Калмыкии [Senator Bayir Puteyev and minister Ochir Dzhambinov discussed ways to solve the problem of accumulated waste in Kalmykia]. RIA Kalmykia (in Russian). 21 February 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
Notes
- ^ Also transliterated as Bair Puteev.