Alexander Kotenkov

Alexander Alexeyevich Kotenkov (Александр Алексеевич Котенков; born September 23, 1952) is a former plenipotentiary representative of the President of the Russian Federation, the Federation Council, former plenipotentiary representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the State Duma, a former member of the Federal Council of the Party of Russian Unity and Accord (PRES). He has the federal state civilian service rank of 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation.

Born in Krasnodar region in a working-class family.

Master of Sports, a multiple champion of the USSR and Russia in sailing (1971, 1973, 2000, 2001). Member of the Executive Committee of the Russian Olympic Committee. From 2000 to 2008 — President of the Russian Yachting Federation.