Goldstein took over as head of the Jewish Autonomous Region

RIA Novosti reports.

“In assuming the office of governor of the Jewish Autonomous Region, I swear to abide by the Constitution of Russia, federal laws, charter and laws of the Jewish Autonomous Region, honestly and conscientiously fulfill the high duties entrusted to me,” he said during the inauguration.

Earlier, Igor Kobzev, who won the early elections for the governor of the Irkutsk region, gaining 60.79% of the vote, took office.