Change of leaders in Russian regions
Forecast: "What's happening in Russia and around the world. An in-depth look at the current times and a forecast for the foreseeable future" (published April 20, 2026, link)
S. Dragan:
Around 6.05.26, unexpected changes will begin in Russia... a restructuring of regional leadership (RF), possibly the management of regions...
May started with mass governor resignations in Russian regions. Most are leaving by their own accord, while others are in the "red zone" for imminent termination.
Sergei Melikov has been fired as the head of Dagestan. The corresponding decree was signed on Monday, May 4, 2026, by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Daghestan representatives met with President Vladimir Putin and proposed him to nominate Supreme Court chair Fyodor Shchukin as the new head of the republic. The head of state supported this candidate.
On May 13, 2026, President of Russia's press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that retired governors of Belgorod and Bryansk regions Vyacheslav Gladkov and Alexander Bogomaz will receive job offers.
On May 14, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Alexander Shuvayev and Yegor Kovalchuk as acting heads of Belgorod and Bryansk regions respectively, following a conversation with them, said Dmitry Peskov, President of Russia's press secretary.
In early May, Crimea found itself at the center of personnel reshuffles. The republic's head, Sergey Aksenov, announced the departure of two city administration leaders.
Kerch Mayor Oleg Katorgin submitted his resignation letter.
On the same day, it became known that Yevpatoriya head Alexander Yurev would not participate in the competition for the position of administration chief. The decision was due to health reasons - according to Aksenov, Yurev, after undergoing surgery, cannot continue working in a responsible position.
The deputy prime minister and minister of agriculture of Novosibirsk Oblast, Andrey Shindelov, who resigned after a scandal involving the mass slaughter of livestock, was replaced on May 1, 2026, by Andrey Mikhailov, who had been heading Novosibirsk District for the past six years.
