The People's Assembly of Dagestan held a session during which Fedor Shukhin was formally elected as the new leader of the republic. Shukhin, who had previously been appointed as the acting head of Dagestan, secured the position in a vote that confirmed his status as the region's new chief executive.
The election took place following a period of significant administrative change in the region. The previous leader, Dmitry Melikov, had been relieved of his duties by Russian President Vladimir Putin, a decision that set the stage for the transition to new leadership. This sequence of events culminated in the parliamentary vote that installed Shukhin in the top role.
During the session, Shukhin received 78 votes, outperforming his competitors who received fewer votes. The candidate slate had included proposals from the Russian president, which featured other names such as Kamil Davdiyev and Samir Abdulkhaylov, but the deputies ultimately selected Shukhin.
As a former judge who served as the head of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, he brought a legal perspective to the executive role.
Fedor Shukhin’s appointment reflects his extensive background in governance and law. As a former judge who served as the head of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, he brought a legal perspective to the executive role. His career in the judiciary established him as a figure with the administrative experience necessary to lead the republic during this transition.
In a statement reflecting on his new position, Shukhin offered a personal insight into his life changes. "The children have grown. Everyone has their own families. My eldest daughter gave me my first grandchild a few days ago. That’s the new status," he said, connecting his professional advancement with personal milestones.