В'ячеслав Федорищев
Vyacheslav Fedorishchev is a Russian state official who has served as Governor of Samara Oblast since September 2024, after winning the election as the candidate of the ruling United Russia party. Before assuming the governorship, he worked in federal government bodies, including senior roles in commissions overseeing regional development and the implementation of national projects.
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Ukrainian drones hit Tolyattikauchuk chemical plant in Russia, triggering major fire
Ukrainian drones attacked the Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical complex in Tolyatti, Samara region, late on October 23 into early October 24, 2026. A major fire broke out on the plant's territory, and industrial infrastructure was damaged. Tolyatti's mayor said there were no casualties or injuries.
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Ukrainian drones strike Kuibyshev refinery in Russia's Samara region, causing large fire
On the night of 22 September 2026, Ukrainian drones attacked the Kuibyshevsky oil refinery in Samara Oblast, Russia, igniting a large-scale fire. Ukraine's General Staff and the Unmanned Systems Forces confirmed the strike, with the Unmanned Systems Forces stating the distance to the target exceeded 1,000 km. The same night, Ukrainian forces also struck the Bashneft-UNPZ refinery in Ufa.