Gubernatoropad

Gubernatoropad (Губернаторопад, lit. 'Governors' fall', also Guberopad) is a term in Russian political jargon that refers to the mass removal of Russian regional governors from office in a short period of time.

Gubernatoropad of 2008
The term was first used by Moskovskij Komsomolets in April 2008 during two resignations of governors in a week.

Gubernatoropad of Autumn 2017
One of the most massive gubernatoropads took place in September–October 2017.

Gubernatoropad of Spring 2024
In May 2024, several governors received positions in Mikhail Mishustin's Second Cabinet and resigned from their regional positions. Parts of Russian media dubbed this event "gubernatorovzlyot" (Губернаторовзлёт, lit. 'Governors' rise').