Oleg Shein


Oleg Vasilyevich Shein is a Russian trade union, social and political activist. He was a left-wing deputy of the State Duma's III, IV, V, VI and VII convocations. He joined the Duma's VI convocation only in April 2016, having been a deputy of the Duma of Astrakhan Oblast between 2011 and 2016. He was vice-president of the Confederation of Labour of Russia and co-chair of the Union of citizens. Shein is the author of several books on history.

Personal life

Shein was married to French sociologist Carine Clément between 2002 and 2009. Shein does not smoke or drink alcohol, and has been a vegetarian since childhood.