The governor is elected by the people of Tula Oblast for five years.

They had unlimited powers and were subject exclusively to the Russian Monarch.

In charge of the Vicegerents was directly economic activities in the field.

[2][3] In 1991, the post of the Head of the Administration of Tula Oblast was established, who was appointed by the President of Russia.

At the same time, the powers of the Governor before the elections were carried out by the Head of the Administration Nikolai Sevryugin, who was appointed by the President.