Regional-policy chair Shevchenko confirmed

Oct 2

Yatskin reports the regional-policy committee's unanimous selection of Andrey Anatolyevich Shevchenko and leadership support. Matviyenko asks for questions and conducts the approval vote, then congratulates Shevchenko and urges more active work. The chosen person's name is stated clearly in this passage; he is mentioned, not a speaking participant.

The Council approves Andrey Anatolyevich Shevchenko as chair of its regional/federal-structure and local-government committee after Yatskin reports unanimous committee and leadership support. Shevchenko is not heard speaking in the passage.