He ran with the backing of both the People's Patriotic Union of Russia and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.
[4] Bokovikov's main opponent was the incumbent head of the Evenk Autonomous Okrug, Anatoly Yakimov, who was supported by the All Russia Coordinating Council.
[4] Much of his focus as governor pertained to economic development in the okrug and raising the standard of living.
[4] Bokovikov actively supported the Evenk Autonomous Okrug remaining a constituent part of the Krasnoyarsk Krai.
[4] The agreement also allowed residents of Evenk Autonomous Okrug to vote in Krasnoyarsk Krai's gubernatorial and legislative elections.