[3] Lyubimov, a Kaluga native, failed to make connections with local elite, and his governance was also described as problematic.

[5] Due to the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent economic sanctions the cancellation and postponement of direct gubernatorial elections was proposed.

[7] Eventually, on 10 June Ryazan Oblast Duma called the gubernatorial election for 11 September 2022.

[8] Only political parties can nominate candidates for gubernatorial election in Ryazan Oblast, self-nomination is not possible.

Former Governor Nikolay Lyubimov (United Russia) was appointed to the Federation Council, replacing incumbent Senator Irina Petina (Independent).