Ivan Starovoyt appointed head of Kursk Region emergencies department

Ivan Starovoyt has been appointed head of the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s Kursk Region department, the regional office reported on Oct. 13. He had served as acting head since April.

The department said the appointment was made under presidential decree No. 721, dated Oct. 12, 2026. The decision establishes his appointment after the period in an acting capacity.

Previous department head Ivan Lunev left the post in February. Starovoyt subsequently took on the acting role in April.

The regional office said Starovoyt had repeatedly participated in responses to major emergencies in Khakassia and the Zabaykalsky, Altai and Primorsky territories.

His official ministry biography also records experience responding to floods and wildfires. He holds departmental awards and a state award, according to the regional office.