Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast
| Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast | |
|---|---|
since 23 September 2025 | |
| Residence | Birobidzhan |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Nikolay Volkov |
| Formation | 1991 |
| Website | eao |
The Governor of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast (Russian: Губернатор Еврейской автономной области) is the head of executive branch for the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, considered as Prime Minister of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast.
The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be elected to more than two consecutive terms.
The official residence for the Governor is located in Birobidzhan. The current Governor is Maria Kostyuk. She was appointed as acting governor in November 2024 and elected by popular vote in September 2025 for full five-year term.