Vladimir Putin asked the newly elected governors to keep an eye on the expenditure of state funds allocated from the budget to the regions, to be closer to the people, and generally "to be more serious".

On September 20, the Russian president received recently elected leaders of Russian regions in the Kremlin. As the head of state said, he, in general, is satisfied with the results of the gubernatorial elections on a single voting day on September 10, during which all the candidates, supported by him, won, "RIA Novosti reported..

"I must say that I was pleased with the result of the elections, but this puts a special responsibility on you," Putin said, noting that the overwhelming majority of the winning candidates received more than 60% of the votes.

"I hope that you all perfectly understand what a great level of trust and high expectations are from people who came to the polls and voted for you," said the president..

The Russian leader emphasized the fact that the majority of elected governors are relatively young in age, which can not but rejoice. This suggests that the people approve the policy of attracting young specialists to the leadership of the country.

"This form of recruiting people has proved itself very well, it is in demand. I hope that you, too, in your regions when forming regional teams will also resort to such an open, understandable for people form of involvement in government and administration, "the Russian leader said..

The President asked the governors to carry out more active work on rejuvenating the personnel reserve. As the head of state noted, young people in the regions should feel and see that "the social elevator is working, regardless of some left-wing forces, right-wing forces, and some ties". And clearly understand that the career qualities of young people, their knowledge and ability to manage depend on the business qualities of young people, and, consequently, the prosperity of the country.

Particular attention of the newly elected heads of regions Putin drew on the use of the state treasury for its direct appointment.

In particular, the president warned them against "unbalanced spending from regional budgets and closing current holes by obtaining new revenues".

"Dear colleagues, this method is very controversial. I ask you to be very attentive to this, and the government should observe carefully and regulate. We need to be more serious! "- Putin called.

On September 10, in 82 regions of the Russian Federation, a single voting day was held. In 17 regions elected governors and heads of republics. One of the candidates was elected through a vote in parliament.