Akureyri, Iceland

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«The future of the regions directly depends on climate change. This must be taken into account when planning the socio-economic development of territories. This approach is also confirmed in the updated Climate Doctrine of the Russian Federation».

 

Ruslan Kukharuk,

Governor, Khanty-Mansyisk Autonomous Okrug-Yugra

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Acting Head of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) and current Chair of the Northern Forum, Mr.Egor Borisov has yesterday been re-elected as a Head by winning the general elections with 58.73% vote @ 51% voter turnout.

Second place was taken by a Civil Platform party representative Ernst Beryozkin with 29.54% vote.

Mr. Borisov is the first Head of the Sakha Republic, as the "President" position has been discontinued early this year and replaced by "Head".

By the Russian law, Mr. Borisov remains the Head for a 5-year term. 

 

Source: news.ykt.ru

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