Konstantin Pulikovskii, the presidential envoy to the Russia's Far East, made the announcement today.
He also said that eight candidates are competing for the post.
Abramovich lives in London, where he spends much of his time following the Chelsea football club, which he owns.
Abramovich's term in office as the governor of Chukotka expires in December.
Recent reforms scrapped elections for Russia's regional governors.
It's now President Vladimir Putin who puts forward his candidate for approval by the local parliament.
(ITAR-TASS)
See also:
Putin Takes Control Of The Status Quo Through Gubernatorial Appointments
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He also said that eight candidates are competing for the post.
Abramovich lives in London, where he spends much of his time following the Chelsea football club, which he owns.
Abramovich's term in office as the governor of Chukotka expires in December.
Recent reforms scrapped elections for Russia's regional governors.
It's now President Vladimir Putin who puts forward his candidate for approval by the local parliament.
(ITAR-TASS)
See also:
Putin Takes Control Of The Status Quo Through Gubernatorial Appointments
Reappointing The Incumbents
