Pyatigorsk held nationwide mayoral elections.

Elections are held in Pyatigorsk first time since this city presidential decree has been identified as the site of President of the Russian Federation in the North Caucasus federal district.

elections were called July 28 by the Duma of the city of Pyatigorsk. Two days before this City Council to terminate the powers of the Mayor Leo Travneve. Early termination of powers of the deputy explained the need to resolve legal conflicts that arose after the May City Charter was amended. According to the new charter, the mayor is elected by popular vote. In this case, Herbal, as head of the city, was at once endowed with the authority and head of the administration.

In August, the city prosecutor's office appealed the decision to disband Travneve, but the City Council did not have time to consider this appeal before the election.

for mayor claimed three people. This will temporarily idle Alexander Bratkov nominated by the Liberal Democratic Party, the individual entrepreneur Michael Kachura (self) and Leo Herbal nominated by United Russia.

addition to election of the mayor of Pyatigorsk, Stavropol region on Oct. 10 held elections of representative bodies of cities and Lermontov Yessentuki, the Duma elections of Budyonnovsk, the Duma elections of mineral water, the election of deputies of the city council of the city Zelenokumsk, as well as elections of heads and representative bodies More than 100 rural settlements.