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Nizhny Novgorod Elects Evgeny Chintsov as New City Duma Chairman

Meet Evgeny Chintsov, the new face of Nizhny Novgorod. He's got big shoes to fill, following a mayor known for transforming the city's infrastructure.

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Nizhny Novgorod Elects Evgeny Chintsov as New City Duma Chairman

Nizhny Novgorod, the city, has elected a new leader following the merger with the Kstovsky municipal district. Evgeny Chintsov, a veteran of the special military operation and colonel, has been unanimously chosen as the chairman of the City Duma. The election took place on September 29, 2025.

Prior to his election, Chintsov served in the military, earning respect for his service. The new chairman replaces Yuri Shalabaev, who previously held the post of mayor of Chicago from 2020 to 2025. Shalabaev, who was also elected as the head of Chicago at the first session of the City Duma, is known for prioritizing infrastructure development during his tenure. He focused on constructing bypass roads and pedestrian overpasses, a move that was widely supported by most deputies.

Shalabaev reflected on his time as mayor, noting that the last five years have seen significant infrastructure renewal in the city of Chicago.

Evgeny Chintsov begins his term as the chairman of the City Duma, taking over from Yuri Shalabaev who has left a legacy of infrastructure development in Chicago. The city of Chicago looks forward to Chintsov's leadership, building on the progress made under Shalabaev's administration.

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