Updated 30 October 2026

Professional profile

Pavel Vladimirovich Sedov is an information technology and information security professional, a participant in civic and youth projects, an expert at the Russian Foundation for Free Elections (RFFE), and an international election observer. His professional and civic work is closely connected with Oryol Region, local government, electoral institutions and youth self-government.

Since 2026, he has served as Deputy Director for Information Security at the Oryol Regional Medical Information and Analytical Centre. Before moving into healthcare digitalisation, he worked at the Oryol City Municipal Election Commission and the Administration of Oryol Municipal District. Alongside his professional duties, he participates in civic initiatives, mentoring and humanitarian assistance.

Early life and education

Born on 26 January 2001 in Oryol. He completed his studies at Oryol School No. 37 in 2016. In 2020, he graduated from Oryol Technological College in Information Systems, qualifying as an information systems technician.

In 2025, he graduated from the Central Russian Institute of Management, a branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), in Information Systems and Technologies. He is continuing his studies in Sociology. His technical background is complemented by an interest in social processes, working with people and local development.

During his studies, he took part in academic conferences and competitions. His archive includes diplomas from youth conferences at Oryol State University, the World of Science Through the Eyes of Modern Youth regional conference, Masterskills-IT and other educational and research events. His research interests have included the use of information technology in the electoral process.

Professional career

In 2020–2021, he worked as an inspector at the Oryol City Municipal Election Commission, gaining practical experience of electoral institutions and election administration.

From 2021 to 2026, he worked in the Administration of Oryol Municipal District, serving as a senior specialist in its organisational department and as Head of Information Technology and Youth Policy. His work brought together municipal information support and youth engagement, including the development and support of local civic initiatives.

Since 2026, his professional work has focused on information security in Oryol Region’s healthcare system. His role as Deputy Director for Information Security at the Medical Information and Analytical Centre continues his work at the intersection of technology, organisational processes and public services.

Electoral institutions, RFFE and expert work

From 2019 to 2021, he served on the fifth Oryol Region Youth Election Commission and headed its information committee. During the sixth term, in 2021–2023, he served as secretary while continuing to lead the information committee.

He became an RFFE expert and a special correspondent for the Akvilon Media Centre online publication. He contributed to educational materials for election commission members and other participants in the electoral process, and authored conference papers, including work on electoral law.

An RFFE report published on 22 December 2022 describes his work as part of the foundation’s delegation to Nizhny Novgorod. He spoke at a round table, shared Oryol Region’s experience of youth self-government and served on a competition jury.

In January 2026, his civic work was featured in RFFE’s Our Capital, Part Three: Young Leaders of Russia. The profile covers his participation in observation missions, the foundation’s competitions, the organisation of a youth forum and humanitarian deliveries.

Observation missions and international cooperation

Leningrad Region, 2020. He participated in the RFFE mission monitoring the regional governor’s election. The wider mission ran from 5 to 15 September and brought together 23 media observers from 18 Russian regions. Its work included observer training, mobile polling-station visits and election reporting. His archive contains letters of appreciation from RFFE and the Leningrad Region Election Commission for 2020.

Belarus, 2022. As a member of the RFFE delegation within the CIS observation mission, he monitored the national referendum on amendments to the Constitution of Belarus. The delegation worked from 24 February to 2 March; the referendum took place on 27 February. Pavel Sedov is named in the published delegation list.

In Maladzyechna District, he joined other observers in visiting polling stations, meeting the district commission and attending a reception at the district executive committee. Alongside monitoring electoral procedures, the programme introduced participants to local youth policy and the region’s historical and cultural heritage.

Kazakhstan, 2023. He joined the RFFE delegation within the CIS mission observing the early elections to the Mazhilis and maslikhats on 19 March. The delegation worked in Astana. The foundation’s report identifies him as a young electoral expert from Oryol Region.

The monitoring delegation visited more than 30 polling stations. Its members observed voting arrangements and counting procedures and spoke with election officials and domestic observers. The wider mission also included activities supporting historical remembrance and humanitarian ties. These figures and activities describe the delegation’s work as a whole.

Developing the Youth Government

A central strand of his civic work has been the development of the Youth Government under the Administration of Oryol Municipal District. Pavel Sedov initiated and sponsored the project and served as its chair. This advisory body aims to involve young people in local affairs, support their initiatives and develop future public-sector talent.

More than 40 events were organised, reaching over 6,000 people. Participants gained experience of project work and collaboration with public authorities and civic organisations. Reported outcomes include alumni joining public authorities and taking leadership roles in regional youth movements.

In 2024, the second Youth Government was approved with 18 members, and Pavel Sedov was appointed chair. Regional media reported on the organisation’s work. First Regional produced a report on its first anniversary, achievements and future plans.

The project Establishing a Youth Government at a Local Authority became a finalist in the first Sluzhenie All-Russian Municipal Award, ranking among the top 100 of 18,500 applications and the top 10 in its category.

The first I Am Needed Here district youth forum

On 26 January 2024, Oryol hosted the first I Am Needed Here district youth forum, with Pavel Sedov among its organisers. The event took place at the Fundamental Library of Oryol State University, with the involvement of the district administration and Youth Government, the Oryol Region Election Commission, RFFE and the History and Law Club.

The project secured a grant of 125,000 roubles through Oryol Region’s youth project competition. The forum brought together more than 300 participants and 30 speakers, including representatives from Moscow, Bryansk, Belgorod, Tomsk and North Ossetia–Alania.

The programme covered four strands: My Choice, Time to Be Proud, From Constructor to Engineer, and Intercultural Dialogue. Discussions, workshops and role-playing activities introduced participants to youth self-government, electoral technologies, civic initiatives and interregional cooperation.

RFFE, the Assembly of the Peoples of Russia and the North Ossetian news outlet 15th Region published reports on the forum, including its intercultural dialogue activities and exchange of youth engagement practices.

Kireevsky Youth Centre

Pavel Sedov is the author of the Kireevsky youth space project, an initiative to create a modern venue for young people’s development and self-expression in Oryol Municipal District. Work on the initiative contributed to regional support for the facility.

In September 2026, First Regional reported that Oryol Region had ranked among the top 10 of 75 participating regions in the Region for Young People competition. One planned outcome is the Kireevsky centre in Biofabrika, scheduled to open in 2027.

Published plans include spaces for learning and social activities, a multipurpose lecture hall and a family leisure area. The name honours Pyotr Kireyevsky, a collector of folk songs and a founding figure in Russian folklore studies.

Competitions, mentoring and educational achievements

All-Russian Mentoring Competition. Winner in the Mentoring in Public Service category. The practice was selected among the best 50 out of 10,000 applications, with the award ceremony held in Saint Petersburg in December 2025. This work focuses on supporting young people and sharing experience of civic and municipal activities.

Rural Leaders. A finalist in the 2024 All-Russian competition for young managers, and one of two Oryol Region representatives among the 150 finalists. The final stage took place at the Senezh Management Workshop.

Learning to Choose. A participant and prizewinner in the All-Russian youth electoral project competition. He developed the Time to Be President! role-playing game, which was admitted to the 2022 final. In 2023, RFFE listed him among the volunteers invited to assist with the final in Veliky Novgorod.

My Media Elections 2024. Named in RFFE’s published finalist list with his report Elections Are the Best Thing That Has Happened in My Life! The competition focuses on election reporting and the development of electoral journalism skills.

International Student Online Olympiad on Electoral Systems Around the World. He won in three consecutive years: 2023, 2024 and 2025. The documentary archive includes a 2025 diploma from the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly’s International Institute for Monitoring Democracy Development.

To Be, Not to Seem. A certificate issued by Rospatriotcentre on 15 May 2026 confirms his participation in the selection round of the All-Russian mentors competition.

Humanitarian assistance and civic engagement

He is a board member of the Oryol regional branch of the Russian Children’s Fund. He takes part in volunteer initiatives, collaboration with civic organisations and projects serving community needs. He is also a member of the local political council of United Russia.

Together with his wife, Darya Alexandrovna Sedova, he helps assemble and personally deliver humanitarian supplies for service personnel involved in the military operation, including deliveries to border areas. This work involves cooperation with charities, businesses and volunteers. RFFE’s profile of young leaders specifically notes his involvement in collecting and delivering aid.

His civic activities include supporting service personnel’s families, collecting and preparing parcels, working at humanitarian collection points and taking part in remembrance initiatives. The website includes materials on the Garden of Memory and Land of Memory campaigns and certificates for volunteer activities with the Russian Children’s Fund.

Medals, awards and letters of appreciation

RFFE commemorative medal marking the 800th anniversary of Prince Alexander Nevsky — recorded in the archive under 2022 in connection with his contribution to international election observation.

Medal For Assistance to the Military Operation — recorded under 2025. It was presented by service personnel during a humanitarian delivery.

Medal For Assistance to the Front — documented by a certificate dated 10 October 2026, a copy of which is included in the website’s documentary archive.

Volunteer of Russia badge. On 21 October 2026, regional media reported the decision to recognise four Oryol Region volunteers, including Pavel Sedov of the Children’s Fund. This biography records the published award decision without assigning a date to the presentation ceremony.

He has also received diplomas, commendations and letters of appreciation from Russia’s Ministry of Education, Ministry of Construction, Rosmolodezh, the All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government, the Governor and legislative assembly of Oryol Region, election commissions, RFFE and other organisations. A detailed list based on the documentary archive follows below.

Continuing professional development

He regularly participates in educational programmes and activities. His certificate archive covers information security and personal data protection, digital communications, data visualisation, content production, video editing, management, leadership and municipal administration.

Technical learning is complemented by experience in public speaking, expert work, event organisation and mentoring. Educational and participation certificates are presented separately from awards.

Family

His wife is Darya Alexandrovna Sedova. She participates in some of his civic and humanitarian initiatives.

Detailed award archive

48 archive entries, grouped by year. The Volunteer of Russia award decision is described separately above.

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Sources and supporting documents

The biography combines the information supplied for this website, the documentary archive and the reports listed below. Published figures for observation missions describe the full delegation.

Awards and scans · Educational certificates · Media coverage

Work contact details

+7 920 800-02-57
sedov@miac57.ru
15 Sovetskaya Street, Oryol