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Governor of Saint Petersburg

Governor of the City of Saint Petersburg
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Incumbent
Georgy Poltavchenko

since 31 August 2011
Residence Kamenny Island, Saint Petersburg
Term length 5 years
Inaugural holder Mikhail Menshikov
Formation 1703
Website Office of the Governor

The Governor of the City of Saint Petersburg is head of the executive branch of Saint Petersburg City Administration. The governor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within Saint Petersburg.

The governor's office is located in Smolny Institute and has jurisdiction over all districts of the City of Saint Petersburg. The governor appoints a large number of officials, including deputy governors and directors (heads of city departments).

The latest election for the office was held on 14 September 2014. The results were as follows:


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