Alexei Teksler, the winner of the elections of the governor of the Chelyabinsk region, officially took office on Friday, RIA Novosti reports.
The ceremonial event was held at the Chelyabinsk State Academic Drama Theater named after Naum Orlov.
Teksler congratulated the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak on assuming the post of governor. „Residents of the region have greatly supported and enormous confidence by voting for you … Being a governor is a great honor and responsibility. I am sure that you will work 24 hours and serve the people … You are a hard worker, you can achieve your goals with your team, I’m sure , achieve all that you have planned, „he said.
~Alexey Texler took over as governor of the Chelyabinsk region~
The government of the Chelyabinsk region resigned
According to the plenipotentiary of the President of the Russian Federation in the Urals Federal District Nikolai Tsukanov, the first stage is completed, certain results can be summed up, but this is a small stage in life. „The Chelyabinsk region is an interesting region with a fascinating history. Weapons of victory were forged in the Chelyabinsk region. There are problems in the region.
I want to listen to more people, enlist their support, so that every city can feel your concern and attention. There is competition between Chelyabinsk and Yekaterinburg, but both cities should develop. Today is a joyful moment, but the work of the governor is an enormous responsibility, „said Tsukanov.
After processing 100% of the protocols, according to the regional election commission, self-nominated Alexei Teksler won 69.31% of the vote, the elections were declared valid and valid.
