MOSCOW, April 15 Astrakhan Governor Igor Babushkin asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to support his nomination for a new term as head of the region.
“»Five years ago you instructed me to lead the Astrakhan region, the residents voted for me in the elections. During this time we have done serious work, assessed the problems and risks , formed development plans. We managed to resolve some of the issues, the rest are in the works today — we see the tasks, we see the solutions, so I ask you, Vladimir Vladimirovich, to support my nomination for a new term and I really hope that the people of Astrakhan will also support this choice,” Babushkin said during a meeting with the head of state via video link.