Recall, August 8 powers of the head of party representation in itself folded Dzhambulat Tekiev. In a statement, he wrote that the reason for leaving is heavily loaded, which does not allow it to more effectively guide the faction. before the election duties leader of «United Russia» in parliament edge temporarily performed the deputy Victoria Nikolaeva. Elections were held on an alternative basis (also present in the list of candidate Valery Cana ) and absolutely transparent. On the necessity of such an approach to party elections at all levels repeatedly said Secretary of the regional branch of the party «United Russia» Lyudmila Talabaeva. As a result, members of the faction voted (18 out of 19 present) for Sergei Sopchuk. «Thank you, colleagues, for trust. And I met with everyone talking to understand your opinion of our work together — said the new head of the faction «United Russia» in the regional parliament Sergei Sopchuk. — Many people talked about discipline, about the legislative activity, and the need for a single, consolidated position, which is based on the wishes of our constituents. I wish I will consider all, but I want to say that to do our job effectively, we can only joint efforts. » Members of the faction «United Russia» in the regional parliament, said that he has all the necessary qualities for successful leadership: led the regional parliament, was vice-governor. Prior to approval of the deputies, Sergei Sopchuk candidacy was discussed at a meeting of the presidium and was supported by the majority of members. And prior to their discussion by the members of the Presidium, the secretary of the regional branch of the party «United Russia» Lyudmila Talabeva met with party members and consulted with them, whom they would like to entrust the leadership faction in the Legislative Assembly of the Territory.