Kirill Popov's position in the ranking of deputy governors seems consistently strong. This is not the result of a one-time wave, but of consistent work: he has long been part of the administrative core of the region, responsible for the internal political bloc and interaction with municipalities, elites and public buildings. The stability of the rating indicates that the team of the head of the republic remains manageable and predictable. This is especially important for Kalmykia: a stable internal political bloc reduces the risks of elite conflicts and enables faster advancement of infrastructure, social and investment projects. Popov has already shown good results in the "Deputy Governor" rating, and his appointment to the head of the administration strengthened his position as one of the central administrators in the region. Maintaining positions means trust on the part of the head of the republic and recognition of the effectiveness of his work at the federal expert level.