Governor of Russia’s Samara Region Resigns

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Azarov said in a video address to residents posted on the Russian social media website Vkontakte.The announcement comes a day after Natalia
join Khanty-Mansi and other Russian federal subjects, as well as annexed Crimea, in holding gubernatorial elections in September
governor was plagued by local scandals.In 2021, his Instagram account wastemporarily blocked after a young woman posted a selfie with him on
corruption
Two more senior Samara region officials have been reportedlyarrested in recent weeks.Earlier this month, Azarov was accused offalsely
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