The position of the President of Adygea gave rise to the post-reform period in Russia. The parade of sovereignties led, among other things, to the fact that on June 28, 1991, the legally independent Republic of Adygea was born, which was previously an autonomous Circassian (Adygei) region within the Krasnodar Territory. At the same time, republican authorities were created in Adygea, including the parliament.
First
At the turn of 1991-1992, the first presidential elections in Adygea were held. They became a well-known business executive in the republic and ex-communist Aslan Dzharimov. In 1993, Dzharimov on behalf of Adygea signed the Federal Treaty. In the same year, Russia approved the republican status of Adygea. In 1997 he won the presidential elections for the second time. In 2002, he lost the elections. Still continuing his career, but already diplomatic.
Second
The second president of Adygea Khazret Sovmen is a man with an interesting fate. In the past, an officer of the Black Sea Fleet, Doctor of Technical Sciences, worked in gold miningArtels of Siberia and the Far East. He made his first steps in business during the cooperative movement in the USSR in the 80s. Led artels. This activity led to a dark story about bribing officials. However, Sovmen was acquitted. It is not without reason that he is considered the richest Adyghe in the world. "Became famous" for endless shuffling in the government of the republic. Despite some popularity in Adygea, he did not run for a second term.
Third and last, but first Chapter
Aslan Tkhakushinov spent the longest time (ten years) as the first person in Adygea. True, the second part of this time was already in the position not of the President, but of the Head of the Republic. In this capacity, he became the first. In the republic, they decided to give the position a more modest name. Tkhakushinov is a prominent scientist who has done a lot for the development of higher education in Adygea, an experienced functionary in the field of education, physical culture, sports and youth policy. Served two terms of office. Resigned after second term.
Head of the Republic today
Today The head of the Republic of Adygea within the Russian Federation is Murat Kumpilov. The young leader has extensive experience in tax and treasury structures. The position of the Head was preceded by the work of the Prime Minister of the Republic.
Problems of Adygea
Despite the excellent weather conditions in Adygea, this region cannot be classified as prosperous. Lack of significant reserves of highly valuable natural resources(gas reserves are small) makes the economic situation difficult. The basis of the economy today is agriculture. The existing industrial infrastructure related to agriculture (food) and natural resources (woodworking, forests - the main we alth of the republic), in fact, did not stand the test of the post-reform period and is in a dilapidated state. The only stably operating industrial enterprise manufactures equipment for gas workers. It is necessary to revive the economy, open new directions, for example, tourism, which has a certain potential in Adygea.
The dilapidation of public utilities, municipal facilities, social facilities also makes life in the republic not very comfortable.
The problems of corruption and traditional for the Caucasian republics clan and nepotism in the authorities are seen as acute. Suspicions of embezzlement of public funds and abuse of authority against the highest level of republican officials were repeatedly expressed. All the heads of the republic worked to solve these problems, and the current leader of Adygea will have to fight them. Probably enough work for his successor.
Presidents of Adygea
Next, we present to your attention the presidents of the republic. There were not many of them.
| Name | Years of life | Time in office | Party | Career (before and after) |
| Aslan Alievich Dzharimov | 7.11.1939 | 1992-2002 | Our home is Russia | Before: Adyghe Regional Committee of the CPSU, KrasnodarRegional Committee of the CPSU, Adygea Regional Council of People's Deputies, People's Deputy of the USSR. After: Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation. Now: Consul General of Russia in Bulgaria. |
| Khazret Medzhidovich Sovmen | 1.05.1937 | 2002-2007 | United Russia | Before: Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Gold Mining Artels. Current: businessman. |
| Aslan Kitovich Tkhakushinov | 12.07.1947 | 2007-2011 | United Russia |
Head of the Moscow State Technical University, deputy of the city, regional and republican Councils of People's Deputies. |
Heads of the Republic of Adygea
There were only two such leaders. However, they managed to do a lot.
| Name | Years of life | Time on duty | Party | Career (before and after) |
| Aslan Kitovich Tkhakushinov | 12.07.1947 | 2011-2017 | United Russia | See in presidents. |
| Murat Karalbievich Kumpilov | 27.02.1973 | since 2017 | United Russia | Before: Head and head of fiscal and treasury institutions of the Republic, Prime Minister of the Republic. |
In the heart of the Republic
The residence of the Head of the Republic of Adygea is the capital city of Maykop. The ancient settlement has had the status of a city since 1870. During the Caucasian wars, it was of great importance for the Russian Empire as a stronghold.
TodayMaykop is a modern city with a developed infrastructure, the largest settlement in Adygea. The population is about 145,000 people. According to the latest population census (2010), the ethnic composition is dominated by Russians (71%), followed by Adyghes (18%) and Armenians (3%). This alignment roughly corresponds to the nationwide one.
