“This is the principle according to which people are promoted to positions based on talent, competencies, knowledge, and not, for example, by birth or some other indicators.

It seems to me that this is a very important principle,” Komissarov said at the super final of the fifth season of the “Leaders of Russia” competition.

He recalled that both the “school of governors” and the “school of mayors” work on this principle.

Komissarov admitted that “democracy also has its advantages and limitations,” this can be seen “in some Western countries, when populists and not the most worthy people come to power.”

“The main principle that should exist is openness and commitment to democratic procedures, but at the same time assessment and the opportunity for advancement based on professional qualities,” Kommersant quotes the rector.

Earlier it was reported that the mayor of the capital, Sergei Sobyanin, announced the start of accepting applications for participation in the fifth competition of innovative developments “Innovator of Moscow”.