It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the head of the region.

It is noted that the inauguration took place as part of the solemn meeting of the Sixth People’s Hural (Parliament) of Kalmykia.

“The inauguration took place, Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov has just assumed the post of head of Kalmykia,” the source said.

Earlier, Radiy Khabirov took office as head of Bashkiria, and Alexander Osipov officially became governor of the Trans-Baikal Territory.

URA.RU also reported that Alexey Texler, after the inauguration, became governor of the Chelyabinsk region.