Ussuriysk head Yevgeny Korzh named acting vice-governor of Primorye
In short
Yevgeny Korzh (Евгений Корж), the head of Ussuriysk, has left that post and been appointed acting vice-governor of Primorsky Krai, Russian outlets reported on October 8. TASS reported he will oversee the regional government's dealings with the legislative assembly, the election commission and local self-government bodies.
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Yevgeny Korzh (Евгений Корж), who headed the city of Ussuriysk, has left that post and been appointed acting vice-governor of Primorsky Krai, TASS and RBC reported on October 8; RIA Novosti reported that the head of Ussuriysk had moved to the Primorye government. RBC, citing the regional government, described the post as acting vice-governor and deputy chairman of the government of Primorsky Krai. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
According to TASS, Korzh will be responsible for the regional government's interaction with the legislative assembly, the election commission and local self-government bodies. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
The move takes the head of Ussuriysk into the regional government of Primorye. According to TASS, his portfolio covers the region's relations with its legislature, election commission and municipal authorities.
Key facts
- The head of Ussuriysk has moved to the Primorye regional government. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Yevgeny Korzh was appointed acting vice-governor of Primorye. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Korzh left his post as head of Ussuriysk. [ 2 , 3 ]
- RBC, citing the regional government, reported the post is acting vice-governor and deputy chairman of the government of Primorsky Krai. [ 3 ]
- TASS reported he will oversee interaction with the legislative assembly, the election commission and local self-government bodies. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Who will lead Ussuriysk after Korzh's departure. None of the documents says who replaces him as head of the city.
- His title also includes deputy chairman of the regional government. Only RBC reports this, citing the regional government.