The regional philharmonic society begins a new season in anticipation of a change in leadership. This past week, at a briefing in the White House, it was announced the creation of a board of trustees of the Philharmonic, whose artistic director was Moscow violinist and Honored Artist of Russia Dmitry Kogan. He promises to find a new chief conductor for the symphony orchestra by November 20, as well as select candidates for the position of director of the philharmonic society.

Today in Russia a “day of silence” has been declared - any campaigning for candidates is prohibited a day before the elections. The moratorium on conducting opinion polls, publishing ratings of candidates and discussing their programs will last until the closing of polling stations on October 10. Let us remind you that on the Unified Voting Day in the Tomsk region 40 election campaigns will take place.

The story of the competition for the long-term lease of the Tomsk water utility took on a new meaning this week. Tomsk authorities, as you know, are in favor of the world-famous French company VEOLIA WATER. Attracting foreign investors to our communal apartment is the dream of the region’s leadership. However, he had opponents. Moreover, they are very active in the information space. A certain community with the self-explanatory name Borodino has appeared in Tomsk, albeit virtually.