Andrei Nikitin

Andrei Nikitin

Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation

Took office in: 07.07.2025

Ministry of Transport

Born on 26 November 1979, Moscow.

Higher education.

Graduated from the State University of Management, specialising in Public and Municipal Administration.

PhD in Economics.

Work experience:

Since 2000: senior positions in commercial organisations.

Since 2011: served as Director General of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects.

Since 2017: served as Governor of the Novgorod Region, re-elected for a second term on 11 September 2022.

Since 2025: served as Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Since 2025: served as Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Awarded the Order for Services to the Fatherland, 4th class, and the Order of Alexander Nevsky.