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2022 Russian Gubernatorial Elections
Gubernatorial elections were held in Russia on 11 September 2022 in 15 federal subjects. Seven incumbent governors were seeking re-election. Three regions, namely Tambov, Vladimir and Yaroslavl ''oblasts'', had their governors resigned in October 2021. On 10 May 2022, the incumbent governors of five other regions announced their resignations: Valery Radayev of Saratov Oblast and Sergey Zhvachkin of Tomsk Oblast finished their second term early, while Alexander Yevstifeyev of Mari El, Nikolay Lyubimov of Ryazan Oblast and Igor Vasilyev of Kirov Oblast resigned shortly before the end of the first five-year term. Race summary Popular vote Vote in parliament See also *Elections in Russia On the federal level, Russia elects a president as head of state and a parliament, one of the two chambers of the Federal Assembly (Russia), Federal Assembly. The president is elected for, at most, two consecutive six-year terms by the people (ra ... References External links2022 R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Current Heads Of Federal Subjects Of Russia
The following is a list of heads of the federal subjects of the Russian Federation. Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol were annexed by Russia in 2014 and, according to its constitution, are Federal subjects. However, internationally these entities are recognized as part of Ukraine. Current Former This is a complete list of the former heads of the federal subjects of Russia. *Republic of Adygea: Aslan Tkhakushinov (2007–2017), Khazret Sovmen (2002–2007), Aslan Dzharimov (1992–2002) *Altai Republic: Alexander Berdnikov (2006–2019), Mikhail Lapshin (2002–2006), Semyon Zubakin (1998–2002), Vladilen Volkov (1997-1998), Valery Chaptynov (1994–1997) *Republic of Bashkortostan: Rustem Khamitov (2010–2018), Murtaza Rakhimov (1993–2010) *Republic of Buryatia: Vyacheslav Nagovitsyn (2007–2017), Leonid Potapov (1991–2007) *Chechen Republic: Alu Alkhanov (2004–2007), Sergey Abramov (2004, acting), Akhmad Kadyrov (2003–2004), Anatoly Popov (2003, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Yevstifeyev
Alexander Alexandrovich Yevstifeyev (russian: link=no, Александр Александрович Евстифеев; born 14 May 1958) is a Russian politician and jurist. From 21 September 2017 to 10 May 2022 he served as the Head of the Mari El Republic. Early life Yevstifeyev was born in the settlement of Bredy in Chelyabinsk Oblast. His father worked as a cashier in the State Bank of the USSR, and his mother was a nurse. After finishing grade school, he worked in highway management for Chelyabinsk Oblast. In 1980 Yevstifeyev graduated from the Sverdlovsk Law Institute, and in 1984 he finished his postgraduate studies. Career Between 1980 and 2000, he worked at the Sverdlovsk Law Institute as a lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor of Civil Law, Dean of the Investigation Department, Director of the Institute of justice and Ural State Law Academy (now Institute of justice, Ural State Law University). From 2000 to 2002, he held the post of Deputy Plenipotentiary r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Kirov Oblast Gubernatorial Election
Gubernatorial Election in Kirov Oblast were held on 10 September 2017. Background In the previous elections in 2014 won a Nikita Belykh, who led the region since 2009. The term was due to expire in September 2019. 24 Jun 2016 Nikita Belykh was arrested in Moscow at reception of a bribe. On 25 June Investigative Committee of Russia has charged White with receiving a bribe in especially large size. On the same day, the Basmanny court of Moscow, he was arrested for two months. After his arrest, the duties of the Governor of the Kirov region was performed by his Deputy Alexey Borisovich Kuznetsov, Alexey Kuznetsov. July 28, 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Nikita Belykh from the post of Governor of the Kirov region with the formulation "in connection with loss of trust". Acting Governor until the election appointed Igor Vasilyev (politician), Igor Vasilyev. Candidates Candidates on the ballot: Opinion polls Result See also *2017 Russian gubernatorial elec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Igor Vasilyev (politician)
Igor Vladimirovich Vasilyev (russian: Игорь Владимирович Васильев; born 31 May 1961), from September 19, 2017 to May 10, 2022 was the 5th Governor of the Kirov Oblast. From 2014 to 2016, he was the Head of the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography (Rosreestr), and from 2010 to 2013, he was the Auditor of the Accounts Chamber of Russia. From 2004 to 2010, Vasilyev was a member of the Federation Council from the executive body of the Komi Republic. He is a member of the Supreme Council of the United Russia party, and the Secretary of the Kirov regional branch of the United Russia party since 8 November 2019. Biography Igor Vasilyev was born on 31 May 1961 in Leningrad. His father, Vladimir, was a military and polar pilot, his mother was a librarian. Vasilyiev graduated from the Physics and Mathematics School, in 1983 - the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Control Processes of the Leningrad State University, and in 1990 - the Yu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirov Oblast
Kirov Oblast (russian: Ки́ровская о́бласть, ''Kirovskaya oblast'') is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast) in Eastern Europe. Its administrative center is the city of Kirov. Population: 1,341,312 ( 2010 Census). Geography Natural resources The basis of the natural resources are forest (mostly conifers), phosphate rock, peat, furs, water and land resources. There are widespread deposits of peat and non-metallic minerals: limestone, marl, clay, sand and gravel, as well as the extremely rare mineral volkonskoite. In recent decades, in the east of the area revealed a minor recoverable oil reserves and deposits of bentonite clays. In the area is the largest in Europe Vyatsko-Kama deposit of phosphate rock. The area is rich in mineral springs and therapeutic mud. On the territory of Kumyonsky District is famous resort town of federal significance Nizhneivkino, which on treatment and rest come to residents of the Kirov region and many regions of Russia. Hydrogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Kaliningrad Oblast Gubernatorial Election
A gubernatorial election in Kaliningrad Oblast was held on 10 September 2017. Background 28 July 2016 the Governor Nikolay Tsukanov resigned. The acting Governor was Yevgeny Zinichev. 6 October 2016 Yevgeny Zinichev resigned from the post of the acting Governor, in connection with family circumstances, the new acting Governor was appointed Anton Alikhanov. Key dates *8 Jun 2017 — Kaliningrad Oblast Duma has appointed elections to 10 September 2017. *from 11 to 21 July — submission of documents for registration of candidates. *from 12 August to 8 September — the period of campaigning in the mass media. *9 September 2017 — day of Election silence. *10 September 2017 — election day. *24 September 2017 — possible second round of election. Candidates Candidates on the ballot: Opinion polls Result See also *2017 Russian gubernatorial elections Gubernatorial elections were held on 10 September 2017 in 17 federal subjects of Russia. Sixteen federal subjects had di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Kaliningrad Oblast Gubernatorial Election
The 2022 Kaliningrad Oblast gubernatorial election took place on 9–11 September 2022, on common election day. Incumbent Governor Anton Alikhanov was elected to a second full term. Background Anton Alikhanov was appointed acting Governor of Kaliningrad Oblast in October 2016 after Yevgeny Zinichev resigned form the post due to family reasons. Alikhanov won the election with 81.06% of the vote. Due to the start of Russian special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent economic sanctions the cancellation and postponement of direct gubernatorial elections was proposed. The measure was even supported by A Just Russia leader Sergey Mironov. Position of Kaliningrad Oblast is also unique, as it is the only Russian region-exclave, so some proposed to uphold the election for national security reasons. However, Governor Alikhanov supported direct gubernatorial election. During a video call President Vladimir Putin criticised Alikhanov for using military operation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anton Alikhanov
Anton Andreyevich Alikhanov (russian: Антон Андреевич Алиханов; born 17 September 1986) is a Russian politician, candidate of economic sciences, and a lawyer. He has served as the governor of Kaliningrad Oblast since 29 September 2017.Встреча с Антоном Алихановым. — Владимир Путин провёл встречу с Антоном Алихановым, в ходе которой информировал о ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaliningrad Oblast
Kaliningrad Oblast (russian: Калинингра́дская о́бласть, translit=Kaliningradskaya oblast') is the westernmost federal subject of Russia. It is a semi-exclave situated on the Baltic Sea. The largest city and administrative centre of the province (oblast) is the city of Kaliningrad, formerly known as Königsberg. The port city of Baltiysk is Russia's only port on the Baltic Sea that remains ice-free in winter. Kaliningrad Oblast had a population of roughly 1 million in the Russian Census of 2010. The oblast is bordered by Poland to the south, Lithuania to the north and east and the Baltic Sea to the north-west. The territory was formerly the northern part of the Prussian province of East Prussia; the remaining southern part of the province is today part of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in Poland. With the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, the territory was annexed to the Russian SFSR by the Soviet Union. Following the post-war migrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Udmurtia Head Election
The 2022 Udmurt Republic head election took place on 9–11 September 2022, on 2022 Russian regional elections, common election day, coinciding with elections to the 2022 Udmurtia State Council election, State Council of Udmurtia. Incumbent Head Aleksandr Brechalov was re-elected to a second term. Background In April 2017 Head of the Udmurt Republic, Head of Udmurtia Alexander Solovyov (politician), Aleksandr Solovyov was arrested for taking bribes. He was removed from office and replaced with Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, Civic Chamber Secretary Alexander Brechalov. Brechalov won the subsequent 2017 Udmurtia head election, head election with 78.16% of the vote. In the 2021 Russian legislative election United Russia received only 35.63% in Udmurtia, which could prompt a potentially competitive head election in 2022. Despite United Russia's poor showing in the parliamentary elections, in January 2022 Vedomosti reported that Aleksandr Brechalov most likely would retain hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleksandr Brechalov
Aleksandr Vladimirovich Brechalov (russian: Александр Владимирович Бречалов; born on 18 November 1973) is a Russian politician who is currently the 3rd Head of the Udmurt Republic since 18 September 2017. He is also the Secretary of the Udmurt regional branch of the United Russia party since 7 July 2020. He was the secretary of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation from 2014 to 2017, was the co-chairman of the Central Headquarters of the All-Russian People's Front, and was the First Vice-president of the All-Russian Public Organization of Small and Medium-Sized Business "Support of Russia". Biography Aleksandr Brechalov was born in Tlyustenkhabl on 18 November 1973. His father, Vladimir, was a builder. Career In 1994, he graduated from the Krasnodar Military Institute S. M. Shtemenko with honors. He got his first work experience as a schoolboy at the construction site of a residential building in Krasnodar. From 1994 to 1996, he worked as d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udmurtia
Udmurtia (russian: Удму́ртия, r=Udmúrtiya, p=ʊˈdmurtʲɪjə; udm, Удмуртия, ''Udmurtija''), or the Udmurt Republic (russian: Удмуртская Республика, udm, Удмурт Республика, Удмурт Элькун, ''Udmurt Respublika'', ''Udmurt Eľkun''), is a federal subject of Russia (a republic) in Eastern Europe, within the Volga Federal District. Its capital is the city of Izhevsk. Name The name ''Udmurt'' comes from ('meadow people'), where the first part represents the Permic root or ('meadow, glade, turf, greenery'). This is supported by a document dated 1557, in which the Udmurts are referred to as ('meadow people'), alongside the traditional Russian name . The second part means 'person' (cf. Komi , Mari ). It is probably an early borrowing from a Scythian language: or ('person, man'; cf. Urdu ), which is thought to have been borrowed from the Indo-Aryan term ('man, mortal, one who is bound to die'. cf. Old Indic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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