The end of the year is a time to take stock not only in private life, but also in the political arena. The Rating Center decided to determine how efficiently the governors managed their subordinate area, and how cloudless (or foggy) the future was for them.

For the compilation of "National Governors Rating”A lot of specialists were involved in various fields, who were interviewed verbally or in writing. The anonymity of the respondents was guaranteed. The experts included such vivid figures of the political Olympus as Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Sergey Belokonev, Sergey Markov, Alexey Kondratyev and others.

It is worth noting that although the rating covers the entire current year, only successful governors who survived the autumn purge were included in the full list.

10. Ramzan Kadyrov (Chechnya)

Since 2007, the permanent ruler of Chechnya has continued to manage the territory entrusted to him, although his positions have been somewhat shaken - compared with the rating of 2016, he fell from seventh to tenth place.

Kadyrov himself in November delivered a speech in the style of “I'm tired, I want to leave” and said that Chechnya now needs not warriors, but administrators. However, he said the same thing in February 2016.

9. Anatoly Artamonov (Kaluga region)

This year, Anatoly was in the top ten for the first time, although he has been managing the Kaluga Region since 2000.

The creator of the “Kaluga economic miracle”, under whose leadership Kaluga moved from the usual semi-poor post-Soviet region to the category of relatively prosperous, believes that governors should not be moved from place to place. In his opinion, the governor should be rooted in his territory, and when the time comes to leave, educate his successors in advance.

8. Rustam Minnikhanov (Tatarstan)

For the mere preservation of the presidential title and the unique status of the republic, grateful Tatars are able to give Minnikhanov the highest rating. In addition, Rustam manages to successfully maneuver in political movements, knock money out of Moscow and use it for the good of the republic.

True, the language question somewhat spoiled the governor's reputation - how and in what proportions should the Russian and Tatar languages ​​be studied in schools.

In addition, intensely preparing the area for the World Cup, Minnikhanov somewhat forgot about the needs of ordinary people. In Kazan, the construction of the second metro line is underway, which goes through the non-residential area under the tram line. But you could let her go under the sleeping area, thereby allowing many Kazan citizens to get to work and back faster. After all, championships pass, but people stay.

7. Alexander Drozdenko (Leningrad Region)

In 2017, Alexander's position shifted lower - if in the ranking of 2016 he was in fourth place, then in the current - only in seventh. His management of the region attracted the favorable attention of Putin himself, “United Russia” took the most seats in the elections to the State Duma, and personnel reform in the administrative apparatus of the region was successful. There are even rumors that Drozdenko may take the place of the head of St. Petersburg. And although many experts treat this possibility with distrust, these rumors reflect the strong position of the head of the Leningrad region.

The governor is also proud that in the region entrusted to him, the lowest child mortality rates in the country.

Serious miscalculations in Drozdenko’s work include the failure to meet the deadlines for the construction of the perinatal center in Gatchina and the collapse of the school building, which is being built 5 kilometers from St. Petersburg. It is fortunate that it has not yet been commissioned.

Traditional corruption scandals were also present, but on the whole they were quite small and insignificant by Russian standards.

6. Alexey Gordeev (Voronezh region)

The past year was successful for Alexei - from ninth place in the ranking of 2016, he moved to sixth. Prior to his appointment as governor of the Voronezh region, Gordeev was Minister of Agriculture; perhaps it was this factor that served as the key to the effective development of the agrarian region on its territory.

In addition, the region’s budget is positive, roads are being repaired, major repairs are being carried out, and German entrepreneurs have begun building a pharmaceutical plant in the region. What more could you want?

This rainbow picture is somewhat spoiled by a loud story with a violation of the engine manufacturing technology for the Proton-M launch vehicle, which occurred at one of the Voronezh enterprises. Of course, Alexey Vasilievich himself is not related to the technological process, however, history negatively affected the image of the region headed by him.

5. Alexey Dyumin (Tula region)

Former Putin's adjutant and permanent goalkeeper in Night League hockey matches have generally had a favorable year. It is interesting that for the first time in 15 years he was not appointed to “Tula” from above, but got his seat after the election and immediately set about developing the region.

Implementation of a federal project on the construction of the Moscow-Tula highway began, a special economic zone was created, which, in theory, should help with the employment of the population, and a children's technopark was opened in Tula.

According to Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Dyumin is Putin’s possible successor in the 2018 election. Is this so? We’ll see it in a few months.

4. Sergey Sobyanin (Moscow)

Many governors can only dream of fourth place in the ranking, but for Sobyanin it has become a sign that everything is not all right in the Moscow kingdom. Muscovites were outraged by regular accidents (in the summer it floods Moscow, in the winter it freezes due to problems on the heating main) and Sobyaninsky remodels. Perhaps they were carried out with the best of intentions (and not to cut the budget), but it turned out, as always - rudely and with flaws.

However, the Moscow mayor still remains a very influential figure in the political arena. The expensive programs initiated by him periodically receive support from Vladimir Putin, and the election of deputies of the metropolitan municipal regions was quite successful for Sobyanin.

3. Dmitry Kobylkin (Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug)

Information from the Yamal-Nenets Okrug comes in contradictory. On the one hand, it is a rather favorable region with high salaries. Projects of federal significance are being successfully implemented (new oil and gas pipelines are being built, and an efficient transport network is being established).

On the other hand, the fire problem may adversely affect Dmitry’s rating in the future. In summer, forests burn in him (and even the introduction of an emergency message could not help extinguish them with the least loss), then his wooden houses in Yakutsk burn (in some cases, it is safe to say about arson). Well, as usual, they steal, sir.

Despite these troubles, Kobylkin has big plans for 2018. He intends to draw up a blacklist of employers who irregularly pay salaries to shift workers. Reindeer herders' wives are also waiting for pleasant changes, they will receive a salary for household chores.

2. Evgeny Savchenko (Belgorod region)

Although apparently the year went well for Eugene, experts are sure that this is not for long. Although Putin himself praised his speech at a meeting of federal politicians in Moscow (it is worth noting that Savchenko was one of the few allowed to the microphone), however, growing contradictions among local authorities could threaten Savchenko with the loss of his chair. However, Eugene himself bluntly says that this term is the last for him, and is looking for a successor. And since this region is important for many federal players, it is unlikely that the search for a suitable successor will go smoothly and calmly.

He has been in the chair of the head of the Belgorod region since 1993, it is a very long time, and experts believe that Savchenko’s political career peak has already been reached.

1. Yakushev Vladimir (Tyumen region)

The leader in the "National ranking of governors" was the head of the Tyumen region, Vladimir Yakushev. The first place for him did not become a surprise - for almost the whole year he was in the top three.

The secret to his success lies in the effective management of the area; from a raw materials appendage, it gradually turns into a comfortable place to live. The governor pays more attention to the construction of transport infrastructure and the development of the manufacturing industry. There are few dissatisfied in the region - except perhaps the Tobolsk residents, who already once a year experience breakthroughs in hot water pipes.

Full list (table)

The outgoing 2017 brought the most serious shifts in the governor’s corps in the entire history of the reign of Vladimir Putin. And, as experts say, most of the new governors come from federal structures. Previously, the trend was reversed, governors changed their chair to the post of minister or went on promotion to the federal center. The only unshakable governor remains Aman Tuleyev. Will the use of “young technocrats,” as the new governors have been christened, bring benefit to the Russian regions, especially in the context of the economic and social crisis, 2018 will show.

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