Mikhail Gusev is an official of the Administration of Arzamas, appointed by the governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region as acting mayor of the city, effective November 11, 2026, pending the corresponding elections.[1] Before this appointment, he had served as first deputy head of the administration of Arzamas since 2018.[2]
Background to the appointment
The previous mayor of Arzamas, Aleksandr Shchelokov, had headed the city since 2018. As of November 9, 2026, he moved to work in the Federation Council as a senator representing the government of Nizhny Novgorod Region.[2] On leaving his post, Shchelokov outlined the priorities for the coming period: to complete the current year's projects, submit the district budget to the City Duma for consideration, and launch the plan for 2027.[1]
Activities and awards
Mikhail Gusev has served as deputy head of the Arzamas administration since 2018.[2] In 2024, he was awarded the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland," II class.[2] As acting mayor, he is expected to complete the 2026 projects, ensure that the City Duma adopts the district budget, and prepare the work plan for 2027.[2]
Sources
- NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" — Mikhail Gusev Heads the Arzamas Administration, Nizhny Novgorod News
- Zhivyom v Nizhnem — Mikhail Gusev Begins Performing the Duties of Mayor of Arzamas — Zhivem v Nizhnem