The nomination was made in accordance with article 18 of the Federal Law No. 184-FZ of October 6, 1999 On General Principles Governing the Organisation of Legislative (Representative) and Executive Bodies of State Power in the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation and article 261 of the Federal Law No. 95-FZ of July 11, 2001 On Political Parties.
See also
Meeting with United Russia party leadership
April 12, 2012