Georgy Filimonov
Georgy Filimonov is a Russian politician serving as the governor of the Vologda region since autumn 2023. He is known for implementing controversial initiatives, including restricting retail alcohol sales and advocating for regional clinics to forgo abortion licenses. His tenure has been marked by a distinctive public persona, including a notable inauguration featuring a song by the rock band 'Alice' and displaying portraits of historical figures like Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin. Filimonov has also been vocal about his expectations for his administration, criticizing subordinates for inadequate English proficiency and challenging opponents to confrontations over negative rumors.
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Georgy Filimonov promised to combat the trade of vapes, likening them to a weapon of genocide against young people.
Власти подготовили поправки о запрете продажи вейпов в регионах — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-18
Georgy Filimonov, the governor of the Vologda region, mentioned that Ukrainian drones targeted a substation in his area.
روسيا وأوكرانيا تتبادلان الهجمات على منشآت الطاقة
United Arab Emirates· 2025-11-08
Governor Georgy Filimonov reported on a drone attack on the Belozerskaya substation.
Хинштейн заявил о попытке атаки ВСУ на ТЭЦ в Курске — РБКRussia· 2025-11-08
Georgy Filimonov's positions have weakened due to his ideological stance leading to conflicts.
Политологи назвали семь губернаторов в «красной зоне» — РБКRussia· 2025-09-24
Georgy Filimonov's positions have weakened due to his ideological stance leading to conflicts.
Политологи назвали семь губернаторов в «красной зоне» — РБКRussia· 2025-09-23Misha Mavashi praises Georgy Filimonov for his patriotism and attempts to ban alcohol and abortions in his region.
«Северный человек» — в России распространяется новое националистическое движение
Belarus· 2025-09-12
Georgy Filimonov is the governor of Vologda Oblast who met with Alexander Lukashenko.
без галстука в разговорах с посланниками Трампа, в галстуке с российскими губернаторамиBelarus· 2025-09-12
Georgy Filimonov claimed that the data on Stalin's repressions were greatly exaggerated by Khrushchev.
Съезд КПРФ принял резолюцию о признании доклада Хрущева о Сталине ошибкой — РБКRussia· 2025-07-06
Georgy Filimonov claimed that the data on Stalin's repressions were greatly exaggerated by Khrushchev.
Съезд КПРФ принял резолюцию о признании доклада Хрущева о Сталине ошибкой — РБКRussia· 2025-07-05Georgy Filimonov emphasized the need to care for the Russian people and address depopulation.
яркие цитаты первого дня ПМЭФ — РБКRussia· 2025-06-18
Georgy Filimonov, the governor of the Vologda region, stated that the decision to dismiss Yulia Shevtsova was made after a pragmatic analysis of the situation.
Fiica unui oficial rus a amenințat pe TikTok un tânăr cu trimiterea pe front: „Cu cine crezi că te pui, fraiere? Știi cine e mama mea?”
Romania· 2025-05-21
Georgy Filimonov condemned the words of Shevtsova's daughter, calling them unacceptable.
Вологодскую чиновницу уволили из-за угроз дочери отправкой на фронт — РБКRussia· 2025-05-20Georgy Filimonov is mentioned as the governor of the Vologda region who recommended Yulia Shevtsova to serve as the acting head of the Nyuksensky district.
Глава вологодского округа извинилась за угрозы дочери отправкой на фронт — РБКRussia· 2025-05-18Georgy Filimonov, the head of the Vologda region, criticized the owners of alcohol retail chains for contributing to alcohol terrorism.
Филимонов обвинил владельцев сетей алкомаркетов в алкогольном терроризме — РБКRussia· 2025-05-06
Georgy Filimonov is the head of the Vologda region who criticized the owners of alcohol retail chains for contributing to alcohol terrorism.
Филимонов обвинил владельцев сетей алкомаркетов в алкогольном терроризме — РБКRussia· 2025-05-05Georgy Filimonov, the governor of Vologda Oblast, proposed strict restrictions on alcohol sales due to high mortality rates linked to alcohol consumption.
Торговые сети зафиксировали снижение спроса на алкоголь в Вологде на 50% — РБКRussia· 2025-03-06Georgy Filimonov is the governor of Vologda Oblast who proposed to lift the ban on attracting migrants to construction work.
Вологодские власти передумали запрещать работу мигрантов на стройках — РБКRussia· 2025-03-05
Georgy Filimonov is the governor of Vologda Oblast who proposed to lift the ban on attracting migrants to construction work.
Вологодские власти передумали запрещать работу мигрантов на стройках — РБКRussia· 2025-03-05Georgy Filimonov is the governor of the Vologda region who stated that the detention of Alexeev is not related to his work in the region.
Задержание зама Филимонова оказалось связано с делом экс-мэра Вологды — РБКRussia· 2025-02-26
Georgy Filimonov, the Governor of Vologda Oblast, stated that Alexeev's detention was not related to his work in the region.
Вологодского вице-губернатора задержали за взятку в ₽100 млн — РБКRussia· 2025-02-26