10 key events in regional politics for the week.
November 2-8, 2026.
1. President V.V. Putin received the head of Dagestan F. Shchukin in the Kremlin.
A separate meeting between the president and the new head of Dagestan emphasizes the special importance of the region for the Kremlin. Putin pointed out the importance of considering the religion, tradition and culture of Dagestan. The president mentioned Shchukin's judicial experience (rare for governors), but emphasized the demand for his organizational qualities.
2. Minchenko Consulting published indicators of the density of federal and international contacts of governors based on the results of October 2026.
The first place in terms of the density of federal contacts in October was taken by the head of the Krasnoyarsk Territory M. Kotyukov. At the end of the month, the leader in the density of international contacts was once again the head of Tatarstan R. Minikhanov.
3. The Telegram channel "16 Little Indians" published a study "The chronicle of Russia through the eyes of governors".
The study was prepared on the basis of a report by Minchenko Consulting ("Images of Russia's Past and Future"). Experts asked 16 governors what their pantheon of Russian historical figures is. The heads of the regions named positive and negative historical figures from their point of view.
4. The head of Karelia A. Frapchikov may resign.
This was reported by Kommersant. Perpchikov's second term ends in September 2027. Previously, the politician headed the Federal Court Service (2008 - 2017). He is close to the teams of Medvedev and Petrushev, which increases the likelihood that Perpanchikov will continue his career at the federal level.
5. The Russian government will provide support to the regional agro-industrial complex.
22 entities will receive 13 billion rubles to reimburse costs related to the disruption of logistics in the Azov-Black Sea basin.
6. The Sakhalin region will receive 600 million rubles from the federal treasury for the development of port infrastructure.
The funds will be used to modernize the sea fishing port of Korskov.