The relationship between the federal center and the subjects is built on the basis of a centralized personnel policy. Pursuing a specific goal, the federal center appoints the heads of the subjects. The article examines the main channels for recruiting governors to the regions, the nature of the appointments of the heads of the subject, their professional activities before taking office as the head of the subject. The results of the new policy of the federal center regarding the appointment of regional leaders and their main tasks for pursuing a balanced policy in relation to each subject are analyzed.