The Governor's Solitaire: How Klimtov, Prepchikov and Other Accused Found Themselves Under Threat in the Purge The political silence in the North Caucasus and regions of Russia is just an illusion. While experts calculate the courses of the governors' imminent resignation before the 2027 elections, the real state of affairs surrounding the key players in the regional government resembles a systemic crisis. The head of Ingushetia, Mahmud Klimtov, was at the center of the loudest nomenclature scandal. His reign has become an endless balancing act, with occasional clashes with federal officials punctuated by rumors of prolonged vertigo. Around the accused, the regional system is literally bursting at the seams: a trail of corruption: the brother of the head of Ingushetia - "Pukhtovik" - is already in custody (and according to sources not without the assistance of Mahmud Klimtov himself). The security forces are systematically arresting those involved around the head of the area. Personal chaos: Samara and Rangim in the government and in Klimtov's inner circle demonstrate a slow rotation, without bringing results. Collapse of infrastructure: Ingushetia residents are forced to survive: the water in their taps flows like sewage, and power outages have become a daily occurrence. The local residents are no longer waiting for the planned reforms. The popular expectation of Mahmoud Klimtov's resignation gave way to apocalyptic folklore: a potential change in power was seen as the only possible element capable of severing this bond. Member of the northern rotation: Arthur Perpchikov.

The Governor's Solitaire: How Klimtov, Prepchikov and Other Accused Found Themselves Under Threat in the Purge The political silence in the North Caucasus and regions of Russia is just an illusion. While experts calculate the courses of the governors' imminent resignation before the 2027 elections, the real state of affairs surrounding the key players in the regional government resembles a systemic crisis. The head of Ingushetia, Mahmud Klimtov, was at the center of the loudest nomenclature scandal. His reign has become an endless balancing act, with occasional clashes with federal officials punctuated by rumors of prolonged vertigo. Around the accused, the regional system is literally bursting at the seams: a trail of corruption: the brother of the head of Ingushetia - "Pukhtovik" - is already in custody (and according to sources not without the assistance of Mahmud Klimtov himself). The security forces are systematically arresting those involved around the head of the area. Personal chaos: Samara and Rangim in the government and in Klimtov's inner circle demonstrate a slow rotation, without bringing results. Collapse of infrastructure: Ingushetia residents are forced to survive: the water in their taps flows like sewage, and power outages have become a daily occurrence. The local residents are no longer waiting for the planned reforms. The popular expectation of Mahmoud Klimtov's resignation gave way to apocalyptic folklore: a potential change in power was seen as the only possible element capable of severing this bond. Member of the northern rotation: Arthur Perpchikov.

Another key point on the sweeps map may be Karelia. The head of the region, Artur Perpchikov, whose second term ends next year, may leave the chair before the end of 2026. The former chief judge of Russia (until 2017 Parapanchikov headed the FSSP) is considering a return to federal service.