Daily Journal:

This is not a bad, even good option for the Council. The council forced itself to be respected and did not receive any outsiders. The authorities realized that after the appointment of the Varangian there could be all sorts of troubles. Therefore, a worthy person was chosen from among the members of the Council. On the other hand, to be honest, many of us, active members of the Council, counted on the fact that Alexander Alexandrovich Auzan would be appointed - both because Ella Alexandrovna recommended him, and because he enjoys unconditional authority within the Council and is the obvious leader among us . But this is the president’s choice, and we agree and will work with Mikhail Alexandrovich, whom we certainly love and respect.