Is Avangard on a sanctions list?
Yes. Avangard appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 11/19/2024.
Avangard, an educational and methodological organisation providing so-called patriotic education, including basic military training to the youths of Russia, as well as to children in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, is an “involved person” under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because it is or has been involved in (1) destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine by engaging in and providing support for the Government of Russia’s programme for the forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children, and (2) obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia in its role as a Government of Russia-affiliated entity. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
- Building 9, Territory of ‘Patriot’ Park, Odintsovo Municipality, Moscow Region, 143070, Russia
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 Avangard 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 11/19/2024.
- Where can I verify this record?
- Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.