Vrio of the governor of the Sverdlovsk region Evgeny Kuyvashev during his visit to the north of the region openly declared that he was a "presidential candidate".

During the broadcast of the "Actual interview" program on the Serov television channel, the presenter asked the head of the region whether in the event that President Vladimir Putin appoints his provisional governor to say that he is a "presidential candidate".

"Yes," said Kuyvashev. "Moreover, I believe that the president's decision to appoint me is a sign that the entire team - the government of the Sverdlovsk region, the heads of municipalities, we are - are going the right course for the development of our region. And today it is a certain sign of trust to continue this work ".

The Governor once again mentioned his "Five-Year Development Program", which is being discussed today with deputies, the public, business, civil activists.

"We will certainly implement it, there is no doubt. The goal of this program is that we must enter the top three most advanced regions of Russia. And we will definitely do it. I believe that each municipality should have its own development strategy, as well as short and medium-term plans. Our tasks are the most ambitious, "Kuyvashev noted..