“Elite” Change
The New Nomenclature in Russia’s Regions
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
Russia’s leadership has further tightened its centralised control over the country’s regions since mid-2024. After the invasion of Ukraine, the revolving door of personnel changes had slowed for two and a half years. Between June 2024 and July 2025, however, new governors were installed in 13 regions, while the rotation of other high-ranking positions in the regions also accelerated. With the new appointments, numerous participants in the so-called “special operation” have obtained high office. Some are members of the army. Others are administrative officials previously deployed in the “new territories”.
(Osteuropa 8-9/2025, pp. 115–122)