NALCHIK, Aug 3 Head of Kabardino-Balkaria Kazbek Kokov almost 5 years ago, he moved to a domestic car, all this time he has been using the Russian UAZ Patriot car for official purposes, the press service of the head of the region reported.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that all officials should switch to Russian cars. This, according to the head of state, will help «understand that we need to strive for the development of domestic brands, domestic cars, and other domestic products.»
«The main car, which has been used by the head of Kabardino-Balkaria Kazbek Kokov for official purposes and everyday life for the fifth year now, is the serial UAZ Patriot,» the source said. He added that in 90% of cases Kokov himself is behind driving.