Komi Journalists' Union Elects New Chairwoman After 15 Years Under Pimenov

A historic vote ends an era as Komi's journalists choose fresh leadership. Higher fees and a new board signal change ahead for the union.

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2026 May 1 . 6:07 PM

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Komi Journalists' Union Elects New Chairwoman After 15 Years Under Pimenov

The Union of Journalists of the Republic of Komi has elected a new chairwoman after 15 years under Eduard Pimenov’s leadership. Delegates gathered to review the organisation’s work and choose a successor at a recent conference. Key decisions included raising membership fees and forming a new governing board. Eduard Pimenov, who led the union since 2009, stepped down from his role. Delegates rated the organisation’s performance under his leadership as 'satisfactory'. They also noted an increase in membership fee payments, though some members had not paid dues for up to three years.

Two candidates ran for chairwoman: media expert Inessa Oryol and Yulia Chubovaya. The delegates chose Chubovaya, who thanked Pimenov for his long service. The conference also approved higher fees starting in 2027—1,500 rubles per year for working members and 500 rubles for non-working members. A new 11-member governing board was elected alongside Chubovaya. The board includes Timur Kuziev, Galina Ilyasova, Yulia Linkevich, Anzhelika Ludnikova, Valentina Lyakh, Inessa Oryol, Eduard Pimenov, Aleksandra Puvkoeva, Irina Samar, and Lyudmila Sukach.

The conference marked a shift in leadership with Yulia Chubovaya taking over from Eduard Pimenov. Membership fees will rise in 2027, and a new board will guide the union’s future work. The organisation now moves forward with updated financial policies and a refreshed leadership team.