Head of the Republic of Karelia
| Head of the Republic of Karelia | |
|---|---|
| Глава Республики Карелия (Russian) | |
Flag of Karelia with coat of arms | |
since 15 February 2017 | |
| Executive branch of the Republic of Karelia | |
| Style | |
| Type | |
| Residence | Petrozavodsk |
| Term length | 5 years, renewable |
| Precursor | Chairmen of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet |
| Formation | April 1994 (chairman of the government) 12 May 2002 (current form) |
| First holder | Sergey Katanandov |
| Salary | $ 68,000 |
| Website | Official website |
The Head of the Republic of Karelia (Russian: Глава Республики Карелия) is the highest-ranking official of the Republic of Karelia, a federal subject of Russia. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, four people have served as heads of the republic.