Konstantin Chuychenko

Background

Konstantin Anatolyevich Chuychenko has served as Minister of Justice of Russia since 21 January 2020, making him the head of the federal ministry responsible for legal policy, the justice system, and oversight functions within the executive branch. In that role, he has been a senior figure in the administration of state legal affairs and has taken part in high-level discussions on constitutional and institutional issues. His position places him among the main officials involved in the implementation and coordination of legal policy in the Russian government.

Born on 12 July 1965, Chuychenko is a Russian politician, businessman, and lawyer. Before becoming justice minister, he served as Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and as Chief of Staff of the Government from 2018 to 2020, giving him direct experience in the central executive apparatus. He also holds the federal state civilian service ranks of 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation and Active State Councillor of Justitia of the Russian Federation, which reflect senior status within the state service hierarchy.

Chuychenko has been associated with the top level of Russian state decision-making, especially in matters involving constitutional order and government administration. In February 2026, he delivered the main report at a Security Council meeting chaired by Vladimir Putin on strengthening Russia’s constitutional order, indicating his continuing role in major domestic policy discussions. His career has placed him at the intersection of law, governance, and executive coordination, with influence extending across legal and institutional affairs in the Russian state.

Timeline

1. Feb 27, 2026

   Konstantin Chuychenko delivered the main report at the Security Council meeting on strengthening Russia’s constitutional order.

   Meeting with Permanent Members of the Security Council