List of female heads of federal subjects of Russia

This is a list of women who served as heads (governors) of Federal subjects of Russia.

History

The first female head of a federal subject in the Russian Federation was Valentina Bronevich, who was of Koryak Autonomous Okrug from 1996 to 2000.

Of the 89 current heads of federal subjects, two are females. These are Maria Kostyuk, Governor of Jewish Autonomous Oblast since September 23, 2025, and Irina Gecht, Governor of Nenets Autonomous Okrug since September 25, 2025.

List

• Italics denotes an acting head of federal subject.

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Timeline of female Governors

See also

• List of current heads of federal subjects of Russia

Notes

References