Narusova Reappointed Senator from Tuva

On Tuesday, September 29, Republic of Tuva President Vladislav Kovalyug appointed Lyudmila Narusova as a senator from the republic.

Consensus

Ludmila Narusova was appointed as a senator from Tuva.
The appointment was made by the head of Tuva, Vladislav Khavalыga.
The appointment was formalized through a decree published on the Tuva government website.
Narusova has previously served as a senator from Tuva, with a break between 2010 and 2016.
She has been a senator from Tuva since 2016, and her term was renewed in 2021.
The appointment occurred on September 29.
Narusova is the widow of Anatoly Sobchak, former mayor of St. Petersburg.

Narusova served as senator from Tuva from 2002 to 2010, and again from 2016 to 2021. — fontanka
Narusova served as senator from Tuva for 16 years in total, with a break from 2010 to 2016. — tg_echoonline_news
Narusova has served as senator for over 20 years, including time in the Senate from 2002 and again from 2016. — meduza
In August, Khavalыga presented three candidates for senator, including Narusova, Suren Bady, and Alexander Adygbay. — vm
In August, Khavalыga included Narusova in a list of three candidates for senator. — vedomosti
Narusova was first elected to parliament in 1995 from St. Petersburg, and later ran in 1999 from Bryansk Oblast. — kommersant
Narusova publicly opposed several laws, including those on pension reform, 'foreign agent' legislation, and constitutional amendments. — tg_echoonline_news
Narusova was one of three senators who abstained in 2020 on constitutional amendments, including the 'reset' of presidential terms. — meduza
In July, media reported on alleged messages from Narusova's daughter, which led to accusations by Vladimir Solovyov. — tg_echoonline_news
The authenticity of the alleged messages from Narusova’s daughter was not confirmed. — meduza
In October 2025, Svetlana Kirillova, widow of General Igor Kirillov, was appointed senator from Kostroma Oblast. — vm