Dmitry Sablin is the main “hawk” of the parliament. He is a former military man, head of the Combat Brotherhood organization and first deputy chairman of the Duma Defense Committee. Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine, he has created a public image of a front-line deputy and even officially, as he says, signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense.
“This is Dmitry Vadimovich Sablin. It’s outside all the time. Starting with the battles of Mariupol. In general, from the first days of the operation. He always helped Donbas”, – this is how the deputy, standing in camouflage clothing and with a gun on his shoulder, was introduced by military correspondent Semyon Pegov (WarGonzo) in an interview last October.
However, D. Sablin is at least not on the battlefield all the time. Just a couple of weeks before that interview, the member of parliament returned from a vacation in Antalya, a resort in southern Turkey that has been home to is a member of NATO.
The publication “Insider” used the data of D. Sablin and his wife Ala Nalča from the “Sirenas Travel” ticket reservation system. Based on the received information, D. Sablinas and A. Nalča in 2022. October 7 traveled from Moscow to Antalya with a transfer in Sochi, and on October 12 returned on a direct flight back to the capital.
While on vacation in “enemy” territory, D. Sablin continued to publish patriotic messages on his “Telegram” channel. For example, on October 10 he spoke of the West’s “double standards” and once again called for a fight against the “Kyiv regime”. The weather in Antalya that day was clear, 27 degrees Celsius, and the sea was also warm at 26 degrees Celsius.
This was far from the only flight of the family of a member of “United Russia” to NATO territory during the war. The “Sirena Travel” system contains data on monthly flights to Turkey during the season, for which D. Sablin himself and his wife, as well as daughter Yevgenija, daughter-in-law Anastasia and son Georgijus, arranged. The deputy himself used a diplomatic passport for flights.
Turkey has not joined the EU sanctions, so D. Sablin can travel to this NATO country. European sanctions have been applied to D. Sablin since the end of last year. He was blacklisted much later than most of his Duma colleagues. The EU’s slowness in making a decision is explained by the fact that D. Sablin simply missed the vote on the “recognition of the independence of the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic” – precisely for the approval of these decisions, Western restrictions were formally imposed on the deputies.
The laziness of the EU allowed D. Sablin to save the multi-billion-ruble yacht “Bachus Alla” from arrest. Last spring The Bacchus Alla was in port in Montenegrowhich supports EU sanctions. If D. Sablin, like his other fellow members of parliament, had already been sanctioned at that time, the yacht could have been seized. However, the MP eventually managed to hide it until he was included in the sanctions lists.
Dmitry Sablin is one of the richest deputies of the Russian Duma. He owns restaurants, hotels, agricultural holdings, and is engaged in real estate development. One of his companies sells apartments to orphans. Government contracts are awarded without competition and at inflated prices, Insider claims. D. Sablin’s organization “Fighting Brotherhood” is one of the largest recipients of grants from the President of Russia.
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**Interview with Dmitry Sablin: A Look Inside the Life of a Controversial Duma Member**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Dmitry. You have been quite vocal in your support for the military operation in Ukraine and maintaining a visible presence on the front lines. Can you tell us about your motivations for being involved in this way?
**Dmitry Sablin:** Thank you for having me. My commitment to the cause is personal. As a former military man, I feel a responsibility to support our troops and ensure that the voice of the people is heard, especially in times of conflict. Being a front-line deputy allows me to understand the situation on the ground and help those in need, particularly in the Donbas region.
**Interviewer:** You’ve made headlines for your trips to Turkey, which is a NATO country and has not joined the EU sanctions against Russia. How do you reconcile vacationing in such a place while supporting military actions in Ukraine?
**Dmitry Sablin:** The trips to Turkey are purely personal. It’s important to balance public service with family life. While I am patriotic and support our military efforts, I also have a family that deserves leisure time. We take advantage of the fact that Turkey remains open to us even as others impose sanctions. My duty isn’t paused when I travel; I continue to communicate important messages through my social media channels regardless of where I am.
**Interviewer:** While you were in Turkey, you maintained your critiques of the West, referring to its “double standards.” Many view these statements as contradictory, given that you were in one of the countries aligned against Russia. How do you respond to that perception?
**Dmitry Sablin:** I believe in standing firm in our stance against what we see as hypocrisy in Western policies. My presence in Turkey does not change my views; if anything, it reinforces the idea that we must maintain dialogue and criticize actions that undermine peace and stability. I encourage my followers to see the broader picture and not be distracted by my location.
**Interviewer:** There have been reports regarding your use of a diplomatic passport for travel. How do you feel about the implications this has on public perception, especially considering the current political climate?
**Dmitry Sablin:** I understand the scrutiny that comes with being a public figure, especially in the current environment. However, as a member of parliament, utilizing a diplomatic passport is part of my role in representing our nation. It’s important that I engage with international matters when needed. My family and I are entitled to enjoy our lives, but I assure you that my focus remains firmly on my responsibilities to my country.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, with such a visible public presence and statements from the front lines, what’s next for you personally and politically in this ongoing situation?
**Dmitry Sablin:** My focus is on continuing to support our military and advocate for our objectives in Duma. There’s much work to be done to ensure a clear and strategic path forward for our country. Personally, I strive to balance my responsibilities with family life, but I’m committed to standing firm for what I believe in—both in the political arena and beyond. Thank you for the opportunity to share my perspective.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dmitry, for your time and insights.
[End of Interview]
