Is Anna Yakovlena ZATSEPILINA on a sanctions list?

Anna ZATSEPILINA (henceforth ZATSEPILINA) is the grandmother of Alina KABAEVA, the Chair of the Board of Directors at Russia’s National Media Group. ZATSEPILINA is also associated with Gennady TIMCHENKO, from whom she has received property. TIMCHENKO is a major shareholder in Bank Rossiya, and was sanctioned by the United Kingdom on the 22nd February 2022 for his provision of support for policies and actions which have destabilised and undermined or threatened the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine The trust services sanctions were imposed on 21/03/2023. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Anna Yakovlena ZATSEPILINA on a sanctions list?

Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.

How current is this record?

Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 5/13/2022.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.