In the meeting this week, the governor highlighted the need for enhanced problem resolution and more investment friendliness in the local city administration, Bclass.ru reports with reference to Imidzh Press. -I still do not see dynamics in the development of the city, I do not see efficient problem resolution, he said, adding that “people have to see that life in the city is improving for the better”. -When I try to change the image of the region on federal level, and attract the interest of big companies in our economy, then people ask me what Arkhangelsk Oblast has, which other regions do not have, the governor said. –Arkhangelsk has to become a city, which is proud about what it has to offer, he added. Troublesome relations between regional and local authorities in Arkhangelsk have long strained the political situation in the city. The situation remains unstable, as the political opposition continues to claim that the results in this year’s city mayor’s elections were manipulated by the city election commission. After a recount of votes, Viktor Pavlenko, the candidate heavily supported by Governor Mikhalchuk, was declared election winner. The results are however disputed by election loser Larisa Bazanova and the political opposition.
