OFSI sanctions listing
Lesya Mikhaylovna LAPTEVA
Lesya Mikhaylovna LAPTEVA is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Russia programme, listed on 02/12/2014. Former 'Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Religion' of the so-called 'Luhansk People's Republic'.. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Ukraine nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):RUS0016. Financial sanctions imposed in addition to an asset freeze: Trust services. Date trust services sanctions imposed: 21/03/2023. (UK Statement of Reasons):Former "Minister of Education, Science Culture and Religion" of the so-called 'Lugansk People's Republic'. In taking on and acting in this capacity, Lapteva has therefore actively supported actions and policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and further destabilised Ukraine. (Gender):Female
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Russia |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Russia |
| Date listed | 02/12/2014 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:13178 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Former 'Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Religion' of the so-called 'Luhansk People's Republic'. |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11/03/1976 |
| Place of birth | Dzhambul/Jambul/Taraz, Kazakhstan |
| Nationality / country | UkraineKazakhstan |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:13178 |
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