8 Feb 2010 16:20

Medvedev nominates new Khanty-Mansiisk region governor

MOSCOW. Feb 8 (Interfax) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has nominated Natakya Komarova as the new governor of the hydrocarbon-rich Khanty-Mansiisk Autonomous District, Medvedev's press office said.

Komarova will replace Alexander Filipenko if the region's legislature endorses the nomination.