Alexander Osipov appointed Acting Governor of Trans-Baikal Territory 2018-10-25 09:05:00 The President signed the Executive Order On the Early Termination of the Trans-Baikal Territory Governor’s Mandate. Following Trans-Baikal Territory Governor Natalya Zhdanova’s request for an early termination of her powers, the President resolved to accept her resignation. The President appointed Alexander Osipov Acting Governor of Trans-Baikal Territory until an elected Governor assumes office.