Igor Kobzev
Igor Kobzev is a Russian politician serving as the Governor of Irkutsk Oblast. He has been in office since 2018 and is a member of the United Russia party. Kobzev has been involved in various initiatives aimed at regional development and has addressed significant events affecting the region, including the recent crash of a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, where he confirmed the technical malfunction as the cause and provided details about the incident.
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Governor Igor Kobzev of Irkutsk has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing police and the National Guard at gas stations.
Cum macină criza de carburant mașinăria de război a Kremlinului: de la avarierea apărării antiaeriene din Crimeea la profesori trimiși să gestioneze cozile din benzinăriile din Rusia
Romania· 2026-07-13
Igor Kobzev, the local governor, declared a state of high alert – one notch away from the state of emergency – on Sunday.
Alyona joined the line for petrol at 11pm. She didn’t get served until 5pm the next day
Australia· 2026-07-06
Igor Kobzev is the governor who aims to avoid a severe crisis by implementing measures in the Irkutsk region.
Rusia establece medidas para enfrentar crisis del combustible
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-06Igor Kobzev is the governor of the Irkutsk region who declared a state of 'maximum alert' due to insufficient fuel supplies.
Kremlinul anunță că vrea să cumpere din alte țări benzină, dar „la prețuri rezonabile”. Cum s-a ajuns aici – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2026-06-30
Igor Kobzev, the governor of the Irkutsk region, made the announcement as fuel shortages spread across Russia.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin expects US negotiators in Moscow; fuel rationing in Siberia as crisis bites | Russia
United Kingdom· 2026-06-29
Local Gov. Igor Kobzev announced that fuel sales to civilians were being restricted in Russia’s Irkutsk region.
Ukrainian drone assault ignites major oil refinery in Russia, killing at least two
Canada· 2026-06-28
Local governor Igor Kobzev announced restrictions on fuel sales in the Irkutsk region.
Ukrainian forces set fire to large Russian oil refinery in drone assault – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-28
Igor Kobzev met with Zhao Leji to discuss strengthening local practical cooperation and enhancing friendship between the peoples of both countries.
赵乐际对俄罗斯进行正式友好访问并出席中俄议会合作委员会第十一次会议--时政--人民网
China· 2026-05-30
Igor Kobzev, the Governor of Irkutsk province, reported on the bus accident involving Chinese tourists on Lake Baikal.
Nga tìm thấy thi thể khách 7 Trung Quốc dưới hồ băng Baikal
Vietnam· 2026-02-24
Igor Kobzev confirmed on his Telegram page that one of the victims was the 44-year-old driver, along with seven Chinese citizens.
Index - Külföld - Beszakadt a jég egy kínai turistákat szállító terepjáró alatt a Bajkál-tónál
Hungary· 2026-02-22Igor Kobzev is the governor of Irkutsk region who commented on the tragedy involving tourists at Baikal Lake.
Семеро туристов из Китая погибли на озере Байкал: Вчера, 07:30
Kazakhstan· 2026-02-21The governor of Irkutsk region, Igor Kobzev, emphasized that this will allow for a number of promising projects in the region.
Госдума приняла закон о сплошных рубках на Байкале — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-09
The governor of Irkutsk region, Igor Kobzev, emphasized that this will allow for a number of promising projects in the region.
Госдума приняла закон о сплошных рубках на Байкале — РБКRussia· 2025-12-09
Igor Kobzev's results have not improved compared to previous elections.
Политологи назвали семь губернаторов в «красной зоне» — РБКRussia· 2025-09-23
Igor Kobzev faced issues with local business elites and received 60.81% in the elections.
Чем закончились выборы-2025 в России — РБКRussia· 2025-09-15
Igor Kobzev faced issues with local business elites and received 60.81% of the votes.
Чем закончились выборы-2025 в России — РБКRussia· 2025-09-15Igor Kobzev is the governor of Irkutsk region.
Трехдневные выборы в России завершились. Основные результаты — РБКRussia· 2025-09-14
Igor Kobzev faced challenges with the business elites in his region.
Как прошли выборы в России. Главное — РБКRussia· 2025-09-14
Igor Kobzev is the governor of Irkutsk region.
Трехдневные выборы в России завершились. Первые результаты — РБКRussia· 2025-09-14
Igor Kobzev faced issues with the business elites in the region during the elections.
Как прошли выборы в России. Главное — РБКRussia· 2025-09-14Igor Kobzev is leading in the gubernatorial elections in Irkutsk Oblast with 60.43% of the votes.
Почти во всех регионах России проходят выборы. Первые результаты — РБКRussia· 2025-09-14
He is the governor of Irkutsk region.
Почти во всех регионах России пройдут выборы. Что важно знать — РБКRussia· 2025-09-12
He is the governor of Irkutsk region.
Почти во всех регионах России пройдут выборы. Что важно знать — РБКRussia· 2025-09-12Igor Kobzev is expected to receive 71.8% of the votes in the Irkutsk region.
Социологи назвали два проблемных региона на губернаторских выборах — РБКRussia· 2025-09-04
Irkutsk Governor Igor Kobzev indicated that the drones were launched from a truck.
ФСБ оценила ущерб Украины после ударов по производству ракет «Сапсан» — РБКRussia· 2025-08-14
Igor Kobzev is the current governor of the Irkutsk region and is seeking re-election.
В России выберут 20 губернаторов. Где не будет кандидатов от КПРФ и «ЕР» — РБКRussia· 2025-08-11
Igor Kobzev announced the establishment of a special investigative committee regarding the An-24 passenger aircraft crash.
Index - Külföld - Dombnak ütközött, kigyulladt az orosz utasszállító, nincs túlélő, tart az áldozatok azonosításaHungary· 2025-07-24
Igor Kobzev reported that the deputy chief physician and the secretary of the hospital are in serious condition after being attacked.
В Иркутске мужчина с ножом напал на врачей, двое в тяжелом состоянии — РБКRussia· 2025-07-03
Igor Kobzev met with police officers and a soldier who were throwing stones at drones during an attack on June 1.
Кобзев наградил мужчин, пытавшихся сбить вылетавшие из фуры дроны камнями — РБКRussia· 2025-06-12
Governor Igor Kobzev met with police officers and a soldier who were throwing stones at drones during an attack.
Кобзев наградил мужчин, пытавшихся сбить вылетавшие из фуры дроны камнями — РБКRussia· 2025-06-12