Khakassia
First-level administrative division of Russia
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| 2021 | Russian Census reveals continued demographic change: Ethnic Russians now comprise 82.1% of the population (356,325 people), while Khakas represent only 12.7% (55,144 people). |
| March 2019 | Alexander Zhukov from United Russia was appointed as the representative from the legislative branch to the Federation Council. |
| 2018 | Vladimir Shtygashev was elected Chairman of the Supreme Council of Khakassia during the VII convocation, leading the regional legislative body. |
| November 2018 | Valery Usatyuk from the CPRF was appointed as the representative from the executive branch to the Federation Council. |
| November 15 2018 | Valentin Konovalov of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation assumed the position of head of the Republic of Khakassia, becoming the top executive of the region. |
| February 11 2015 | The State Anthem of the Republic of Khakassia was officially adopted, replacing the previous anthem titled 'My Khakassia'. |
| 2014 | Lyrics for the State Anthem of the Republic of Khakassia were written in both Russian (by poet Vladislav Torosov) and Khakas (by V. Shulbayeva and G. Kazachinova). |
| 2013 | Sayany-Khakassia bandy team was relegated from the Russian Bandy Super League (highest division) after the 2012-13 season, and subsequently began playing in the 2nd highest division. |
| 2012 | A religious survey was conducted in Khakassia, revealing the religious composition of the population, including percentages of Russian Orthodox Church adherents, Christians, native faith practitioners, and other religious groups. |
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