He became President of the Altai Republic in January 2002.

As of 2010, one rural locality in the Altai Republic bears this name:

In 1992 it was renamed as the Altai Republic.

The Altai Republic is a highly agricultural region.

Altai Republic may be the only Russian political division without rail access.

As of 2010, three rural localities in the Altai Republic bear this name:

It is an official language of Altai Republic, Russia.

It is also shares international border with the neighboring Altai Republic, Russia.

It became the Altai Republic on 31 March 1992.

The unmanned craft failed to reach orbit and impacted in the Altai Republic.