In a comment to socialbites.ca, Deputy Head of the Growth Party Sergei Demin denied information about the intention of singer Sergei Shnurov to run for the governorship of the Pskov region.
“Participation in elections at all levels is optional for party members. The co-chairman of the Growth Party, Sergei Shnurov, did not express his desire to run for the post of governor of the Pskov region. I didn’t sign any endorsement to run. And, accordingly, his candidacy will not be considered at the next Federal Political Council, ”Demin stressed.
According to Demin, these rumors arose after the head of the party cell in the Pskov region, Igor Romanov, proposed the candidacy and Shnurov’s candidacy for the presidency of the Pskov region.
“As for the media coverage of the issue, according to the Statutes, any member of the party has the right to “make questions and suggestions … to any organ of the party … freely express his opinion”. The head of the party cell in the Pskov region did Igor Romanov. It is connected with the upcoming election of the head of the district As a result, he proposed two candidates for the post of governor for consideration by the Federal Political Council: himself and the Growth Party co-chair Sergei Shnurov, ”Demin said.
Previously It is reported that Shnurov may become a candidate for the governor of the Pskov region from the Growth Party.