At Thursday, December 12 at an extraordinary meeting of the Duma of Vladivostok Igor Pushkarev officially took over as head of the city. The inauguration ceremony was held on the island of Russian, on the campus of Far Eastern Federal University.Witness the moment, in addition to 27 MPs City Council necessary for a quorum of profit: the Governor of the Primorsky Territory Vladimir Miklushevsky, chairman of the Legislative Assembly Victor Gorchakov, the chairman of the Duma of Vladivostok Helen Nowicka, Bishop Veniamin of Vladivostok and the seaside, as well as representatives of public organizations. Chairman of the city election commission announced Michael Berestenko final results of the elections and handed over to Igor Pushkarev the commission\’s decision and the certificateHead of Vladivostok. After that, the mayor took the oath: — I, Igor Pushkarev, assuming the office of the mayor, do solemnly promise a fair and impartial exercise provided me with the authority, guided by applicable law, honestly and conscientiously perform their duties, doing their powers and abilities for the benefit of residents . Then the head of Vladivostok began accepting congratulations. — The election showed that the people of the city supportfocused and productive work for the administration and Vladivostok Duma voted for a stable future without shocks, — said Elena Nowicka. — And the guarantee of achieving these goals is Igor Pushkarev. I congratulate you with a convincing victory. You were opposed serious and experienced politicians. You have proven the right to lead the capital of the Primorsky Territory for five years. — Igor, I want to congratulate you on your victory, — said Vladimir Miklushevsky. — Nearest your opponent conceded three times: and thisalready says a lot. Past experience has shown that citizens are tired of the conflict of the different levels of government. Your victory — is evidence of a fruitful collaboration Administration of Vladivostok and Primorsky Krai. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who recently visited the Maritime region, instructed not to slow down, and to gain pace of development of our beloved city. I know that it is the prerogative of Igor Sergeyevich. I want to assure you that I will continue to assist and cooperate for the benefit of the citizens, who made his choice. — Igor, I heartily congratulate you on your victory — began Viktor Gorchakov. — Since the elections were held, I can admit that voted for you. It is very important to maintain those relationships between levels of government that exist at the moment. Viktor also donated to the memory of Igor Pushkarev gift «with the implication» — the map of Primorsky Krai. — Now the question is the special position of Vladivostok, as the official capital of the region. I want to make it a feeling of «features» is not lost. And it\’s kind of the first step to a special status, — he added. — Dear Igor, now is not an ordinary day! You are ordained as mayor — said Bishop Benjamin. — It so happened that on that day in the Orthodox calendar, we honor the great and Alexander Nevsky. Let this defender of the Russian land is the patron saint of your labor. Igor Pushkarev appealed to all to response speech. — I sincerely want to thank you for the support that was given to me — the mayor said. — Elections — like war, when you can find out who your friends who are willing to substitute your shoulder. I want to say thanks to Vladimir Miklushevsky for constructive, harmonious work. We perform a single task. Thanks to Victor Gorchakov, Helen Nowicki, the deputies of the Legislative Assembly, the City Council and, of course, the townspeople, who until recently were close by. After that, the mayor went to work. 
RIA «VladNews», photo Alexei Voronin, the newspaper «Vladivostok».