Alexander Brechalov, the head of Udmurtia since 2017
Alexander Brechalov, the head of Udmurtia since 2017, resigned on July 29, 2026, citing a personal decision to move to new employment. Vladimir Putin accepted his resignation and appointed Olga Abramova as acting head of the republic.
Consensus
- Alexander Brechalov submitted his resignation from the position of head of Udmurtia on July 29, 2025.
- The resignation was accepted by Vladimir Putin and stated as being 'by personal desire'.
- Olga Abramova was appointed acting head of Udmurtia following Brechalov's resignation.
- Abramova previously held positions in the government of Udmurtia, including minister of agriculture and vice-premier.
- The official appointment was published on the Kremlin’s website and took effect immediately upon signing.
Points of divergence
- Alexander Brechalov may join Sber or run for a seat in the State Duma as head of United Russia's regional list, though this is not confirmed by official sources. — kommersant
- The resignation followed a Ukrainian drone attack on July 27, 2025, targeting the 'Prioritet' reserve fuel complex; however, damage was limited and no direct link to Brechalov's departure is confirmed. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Brechalov had recently registered as a candidate for the State Duma under United Russia, but close associates of the Kremlin did not previously report on his potential resignation. — tg_radiosvoboda
Coverage (20 sources)
- Экс-глава Удмуртии Александр Бречалов может перейти в «Сбер» — Коммерсантъ
- Глава Удмуртии Александр Бречалов внезапно ушел в отставку — Коммерсантъ
- Putin appoints Olga Abramova as acting head of Udmurtia — РИАМО
- Putin dismisses head of Udmurtia, Alexander Brechalov; former agriculture minister Olga Abramova appointed to replace him — The Insider
- Путин назначил Ольгу Абрамову врио главы Удмуртии — ASTRA
- Putin replaces Udmurtia governor where key Russian ballistic missiles are produced — The Moscow Times
- Vladimir Putin Appoints New Head of Udmurtia Region on July 29 — Радио Свобода
- Brechalov's resignation explained by his move to another job — Коммерсантъ
- Путин уволил главу Удмуртии Александра Бречалова — Дождь
- President Accepts Brechalov's Resignation from Head of Udmurtia — Вести
- Udmurtia Governor Alexander Brechalov Resigns — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
- ❗Путин назначил Ольгу Абрамову врио главы Удмуртии. Действующий глава Удмуртии Бречалов освобожден от должности. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin Removes Udmurtia Head Alexander Brechalov from Post; Olga Abramova Named Acting Prime Minister — ЭХО / Новости
- Путин назначил врио главы Удмуртии Ольгу Абрамову — Вести
- Udmurtia Governor Alexander Brechalov Resigns — Говорит НеМосква
- Putin dismisses head of Udmurtia Alexander Brechalov — Дождь (Telegram)
- Udmurtia Governor Alexander Brechalov Resigns on His Own Initiative — Varlamov News
- Putin fires Alexander Brechalov as head of Udmurtia — Meduza
- ! Chief of Udmurtia Alexander Brechalov Resigns — Idel.Реалии
- Putin appoints Olga Abramova as acting head of Udmurtia — Ведомости
Key entities
- Udmurtia
- Alexander Brechalov
- Vladimir Putin
- Olga Abramova
- Russia
- Kremlin
- Ministry of Agriculture and Food
- Udmurt Republic
- Sber
- U
- TASS
- RIA Novosti
- State Duma
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