Ivan Stepanov headed the Information Agency “Republic of Karelia”

Today, November 6, the staff of the State News Agency “Republic of Karelia” was presented a new director – Ivan Stepanov. Previously, he served as Deputy Head of the Administration of the Head of the Republic of Karelia.

Irina Dobrodey, who headed the agency since October 2025, moved to the position of Deputy Director General for Media Relations. Deputy Head of Karelia for Domestic Policy Roman Golubev thanked Irina Dobrodey for her fruitful work, noting the launch of new information projects and the growing interest of the audience in the agency’s products.

“With the new appointment, we are strengthening the management of the news agency in connection with the new large-scale tasks facing the institution. Ivan Sergeyevich, having managerial experience and a deep understanding of the information environment of the region and the tasks facing it, will certainly contribute to the further successful work of the entire team for the benefit of the Republic of Karelia, Roman Golubev commented.

Ivan Stepanov, born in 1977, has a specialized education, having graduated from Petrozavodsk State University and RANEPA with a degree in “state and municipal management”. His professional career includes more than 20 years of work in the government structures of the Republic of Karelia, including as the head of the press service of the government and the press secretary of the head of the republic. He moved to a new position from the post of Deputy Head of the Administration of the Head of the Republic of Karelia. Ivan Stepanov was awarded a badge of distinction for impeccable service to the Republic of Karelia and an honorary badge of the head for his contribution to the development of the region.