Khabirov Appoints Akhmetvaleyev Head of Administration, Melnikov Heads Trade Unions

On Monday, 26 October, Bashkortostan head Radiy Khabirov signed a decree appointing Iskander Akhmetvaleyev head of the administration of the republic's leader. Akhmetvaleyev had held the post in an acting capacity since August 2025. Khabirov said the role requires a sensible, experienced person who weighs every decision carefully. Dmitry Orlov, CEO of the Agency of Political and Economic Communications, said Akhmetvaleyev's knowledge of the administration would ensure continuity on large economic and social projects.

At the same government meeting, Khabirov introduced Yuri Melnikov, a former deputy minister of family and labour, as the new chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Bashkortostan. Melnikov was elected on 21 October at an extraordinary conference.

On 26 October, Khabirov and Belarusian National Bank head Roman Golovchenko also held a meeting of a working group on cooperation. Production of MAZ trolleybuses in Ufa rose from 19 last year to 65 this year. On 27 October, the State Assembly approved Alexander Sheldyayev as prime minister of the Bashkortostan government.