Batu Khasikov

Khasikov graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical University, the faculty of physical culture. He continued postgraduate study in Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (Candidate of political science, 2012). In February 2016, having considered the application of representatives of the Dissernet community, the Dissertation Council of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia cancelled Khasikov's PhD degree.

Khasikov was born in Moscow, and later in his childhood he moved to Lagan, in the Republic of Kalmykia. There he began training in Kyokushin at the age of 11. Having moved to Moscow in 1997, Khasikov kept training, and in 2000–2001 he won several Seiwakai and Kyokushin competitions.

In the course of 2005–2010 Khasikov became a three-time Russian champion (WAKO), WAKO European champion, and gained the championship belts in average weights. In October 2007, Khasikov defeated Ricardo Fernandes from Portugal (WAKO-Pro), in November 2007, he defeated Harris Norwood (ISKA), in and November 2010, he won a victory over Fabio Corelli (WKA).

In 2011, Khasikov defeated renowned kickboxers Albert Kraus and Mike Zambidis in K-1 (W5 World Champion title was gained).

On 4 May 2012 on MMA festival "The battle of Kalmykia" Khasikov defeated Warren Stevelmans. In November of the same year, he won the K-1 WAKO-Pro title after defeating Mohammad Reza Nazari. On 3 November, at the "Battle of Moscow 8" event, Khasikov knocked out the popular Gago Drago.

On 24 March 2014 the "Battle of Moscow 15" Fight Nights promoter hosted an event in "Rossiya Luzhniki", where Khasikov and Mike Zambidis had a rematch fight, which was the main event of tournament. That fight was a matter of principle for both opponents. Before the fight, Khasikov announced that he would retire if he won the fight. For Zambidis, the fight was an opportunity to vindicate himself. The fight was a mighty sensation given Khaskov's status as a senator from the Republic of Kalmykia. From the start, Khasikov pressured Zambidis and controlled the fight throughout, but in the third round, Zambidis showed dangerous signs of retaliation. In a split decision, Khasikov won the fight. On Federation Council meeting, Khasikov was congratulated on victory.

Khasikov has also had more than 200 amateur bouts.

Khasikov was born to Kalmyk father and Tatar mother. He is a Tibetan Buddhist.

Khasikov is married and has two children. His wife, Elena Khasikova (née Shchur), is a fashion designer who graduated from the Ufa State University of Economics and Service with a degree in hotel management in 2009, and from the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health with a degree in athleticism in 2013.

On 5 August 2020, Khasikov became one of the first governors in Russia to be diagnosed with novel coronavirus.

From 2003 to 2008, Khasikov worked in police establishment. He holds the rank of a senior lieutenant. In March 2008, his duties changed course as a result of his election of Federation Council's member of the Republic of Kalmykia. In March 2019, Khasikov replaced Aleksey Orlov as the acting head of the Republic of Kalmykia, and was formally elected to the position in September 2019 as part of the United Russia party. After being elected, Khasikov appointed Dmitry Trapeznikov, former leader of the Donetsk People's Republic, as head of Elista, the capital of Kalmykia. This prompted a series of protests in Elista calling for Trapeznikov's removal. Khasikov was re-elected to a second term in the 2024 Kalmyk head election.

Khasikov is the leader of the "For a Healthy Country" civic organization. The function of organization is healthy lifestyle promotion. Today, the All-Russian Social Movement "For A Healthy country" organizes events in different cities on a regular basis.