Valery Shantsev
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed the decree about rewarding the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod region Valery Shantsev with the order “For merits before Fatherland” II degree. This is the official portal of legal information Tuesday, September 26.
According to the text of the decree, which is dated September 25, Shantsev is awarded for “great contribution to the socio-economic development of the region and many years of diligent work”.
September 20, the newspaper “Kommersant” reported that Valery Shantsev is leaving his post. According to the newspaper, finally decided at the meeting of the head region with the leadership of the presidential administration. The next day, the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod region denied the report, saying that will let you know when I decide to leave his post.
70-year-old Shantsev was appointed Governor of Nizhny Novgorod region in 2005. In 2014 he took part in the direct election of the Governor, gaining 86 percent of the vote.