Governor to Serve New Term

March 11, 2012

President Dmitry Medvedev has appointed Krasnodar Governor Alexander Tkachyov to a new term, the Kremlin said Sunday.

Tkachyov thanked the president on Twitter: "Of course, I can't but be happy! I am grateful to the president for his trust. I won't fail the people of the Kuban region!"

Krasnodar's regional legislature is expected to confirm Medvedev's appointment, but local Communists said they were unlikely to support the governor because they opposed the course taken by United Russia, whose regional division is headed by Tkachyov.

Tkachyov has served as governor of the Krasnodar region for more than 11 years, first as an elected governor and then as a political appointee.

(MT)

… we have a small favor to ask.

As you may have heard, The Moscow Times, an independent news source for over 30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. This blatant attempt to silence our voice is a direct assault on the integrity of journalism and the values we hold dear.

We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. Our commitment to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on Russia remains unshaken. But we need your help to continue our critical mission.

Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just 2. It's quick to set up, and you can be confident that you're making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent journalism. Thank you.

Continue