Vladimir Chabanov became the de facto head of the administration of Kuibyshevsky District in Samara from 2017 and held positions in the local government structure and subordinate institutions. His predecessor Alexei Pugachev left his post of his own free will, as noted in the district administration. At the same time, the editorial source previously reported on Pugachev's arrest.: Kuibyshevsky district administration in Samara.