Igor Kozhev

government_official

Igor Kobzev is the Governor of Irkutsk Oblast in Russia, actively managing regional responses to fuel shortages since June 2024. He has implemented a state of heightened readiness, introduced restrictions on fuel sales—including limits per vehicle and bans on refueling containers—while also coordinating with law enforcement to address illegal resale and working with federal officials on supply issues. Kobzev has been involved in legislative changes, such as amendments to regional laws concerning animal welfare and the establishment of a special economic zone.

Recent coverage

• Money Found in Primorye for Repair of Closed Airport After Residents' Appeal to Putin — Коммерсантъ
• Transport links with Bodabo switched to temporary schedule due to rain — Интерфакс
• Irkutsk region authorities propose introducing electronic queues at gas stations — ASTRA
• Electronic queues for gas stations being tested in Irkutsk region — Вести
• Electronic queues at gas stations planned for Irkutsk region — Baza
• Electronic queues at gas stations in Irkutsk region may be introduced — Коммерсантъ
• Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Plans to Soften the Law on Euthanizing Stray Animals — Коммерсантъ
• Irkutsk region allows refueling of jerrycans for agricultural enterprises — Вечерняя Москва
• New Rules for Fuel Sales Introduced in Irkutsk Region — Вести
• Support measures in Irkutsk region expanded due to fuel shortage — Коммерсантъ
• Third of the objects of the pulp and paper mill complex on Lake Baikal have been dismantled — Интерфакс
• High-readiness mode introduced in Irkutsk due to gasoline crisis. Police and Rosgvardiya will patrol gas stations. — Meduza
• Fuel sales restrictions introduced in Irkutsk region — Вечерняя Москва
• High Readiness Mode Introduced in Irkutsk Region Due to Fuel Situation — Фонтанка
• High Readiness Mode Introduced in Irkutsk Region Due to Fuel Shortage — Коммерсантъ
• Fuel restrictions and heightened readiness regime introduced in Irkutsk region — Вести
• Fuel sales restrictions introduced in Irkutsk region — Интерфакс
• Irkutsk Governor Orders Investigation into Fuel Resale — Вести
• Irkutsk governor orders investigation into fuel resale — Коммерсантъ
• Kobzev asks Irkutsk law enforcement to investigate gasoline speculation — Вести