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Bashkir from the shoulders
Dmitry Medvedev managed to dismiss a significant number of old-timer governors. On his initiative, 16 heads of federal subjects of the “Yeltsin call” resigned, including such heavyweights as Yegor Stroev, Eduard Rossel and Mintimer Shaimiev. Nevertheless, at the moment, 17 more people are sitting in their chairs, who became heads of regions under Yeltsin. And, apparently, the longer they are in this post, the more likely it is to add to the list of "Medvedev's pensioners."
- Leonid Polezhaev , Omsk region, 70 years old, 18 years in power.
The powers expire in May 2012, but at any time he can retire early.
- Victor Kress , Tomsk region, 62 years old, 18 years in power.
The powers expire in March 2012, that is, approximately simultaneously with the presidential elections.
- Yuri Luzhkov , Moscow, 73, 18 years in power.
The powers expire in July 2011, but Luzhkov's resignation could happen at any moment.
- Kirsan Ilyumzhinov , Kalmykia, 47 years old, 17 years in power.
The term expires in October 2010. It is considered the next candidate for relegation after the resignation of Rakhimov.
- Evgeny Savchenko , Belgorod region, 60 years old. 16 years in power.
The term expires in June 2012. He has a chance to join the small group of veterans reappointed by Medvedev - there are only six of them at the moment.