Sergei Morozov appointed Acting Governor of Astrakhan Region 2018-09-26 19:00:00 The President signed the Executive Order On the Early Termination of the Mandate of the Governor of the Astrakhan Region. The President has accepted the early resignation of Governor of the Astrakhan Region Alexander Zhilkin and has appointed Sergei Morozov Acting Governor of the Astrakhan Region until an elected governor takes office.