This is how an important democratic procedure will now take place in a routine manner. In connection with the new procedure for electing governors, the importance of presidential plenipotentiaries is sharply increasing. It is they who present various candidates to the head of state's court. It is clear that in such a situation, the current regional leaders are interested in establishing warm and friendly relations with the plenipotentiaries. But this state of affairs will not last long - with the consolidation of regions, there will be no need for presidential governors.