Member of the Federation Council Committee on Social Policy, representative from the executive body of state power of the Republic of Ingushetia. Position before election (appointment): Chairman of the Sunzha District Council of Deputies, Republic of Ingushetia.
Public support for Russian military aggression against Ukraine. Muharbek Barakhoev is included in the report "1500 warmongers" compiled by the Free Russia Forum. The report contains the names of Russian public figures, military commanders, members of the parliament, propagandists, artists and athletes who have publicly spoken out in support of Putin's aggression or are directly involved in it. The Free Russia Forum is seeking sanctions against them in the European Union.