In the governor political survival ranking, Sergei Levchenko received four out of five points. Experts note that to keep his position, he needs to build dialogue with regional and federal elites and be ready for unpopular decisions. Analysts cite his recent election and opposition status as strengths, and pressure from opponents and security agencies, as well as possible conflicts within the team, as risks.
In the ranking of the political survivability of the governors of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, compiled by the communications holding "Minchenko Consulting" and the "St. Petersburg Politics" Foundation, the head of the Irkutsk Region received four points out of five. According to experts, in order to maintain his position, the governor of the Angara region needs to build a dialogue with regional and federal elites, as well as make unpopular decisions.Among the positive trends that added political points to Sergey Georgievich, analysts highlighted, first of all, his recent election. In particular, the fact that Sergey Levchenko was an opposition candidate also played a significant role.
Weaknesses included attempts at weakening by opponents and law enforcement agencies, and the potential for conflict within the team.