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On 2026-05-14, Yegor Kovalchuk said his appointment as acting head of Russia's Bryansk Region is both an honor and a responsibility. He took over after Governor Alexander Bogomaz resigned on 2026-05-13 and then moved to a State Duma seat the next day. The reshuffle keeps Bogomaz in federal politics while bringing new leadership to the border region.