In the 67 largest cities in Russia, mayor elections will be canceled
Elections. Photo by Nicky Maksimyuk/Grani.ru A bill has been submitted to the State Duma, which cancels direct elections of mayors in large cities, Kommersant reports. The reform will affect 67 cities in which there is a division into areas. Of these, 56 are regional centers. In other cities, direct elections of mayors will remain. According to amendments, the mayors will be appointed from among the deputies of city parliaments.