[2] On 7 April 2021 Sholban Kara-ool asked President Vladimir Putin for his resignation, the move was long expected due to Kara-ool's longevity of service and republic's weak development.

[3] Putin accepted Kara-ool's resignation and appointed Vladislav Khovalyg as acting Head of Tuva, Khovalyg previously served as general director of "Tyvaenergosbyt" (main regional electricity provider) in 2018-2021 and Mayor of Kyzyl in 2008-2018.

[4] Sholban Kara-ool was appointed as deputy general director of RusHydro and then announced his participation in State Duma election.

[5] Only political parties can nominate candidates for head election in Tuva, self-nomination is not possible.

Incumbent Senator Lyudmila Narusova (Independent) was re-appointed to the Federation Council.