Seven Regional Super Districts were established by President Vladimir Putin in May 2000 . The borders of the regions share their borders with those of the military districts. Each region includes from 6 to 17 oblasts. The regions were established to strengthen the control of the centre over the regional governments and for security. The envoys to the regions are selected by the President. Their responsibilities include identifying and recommending candidates for oblast governor positions to the President. The envoys also insure that federal policies are put into practice in the regions.
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