From October 2009 to January 2010 several demonstrations took place in the oblast, initially against the increase of the vehicle tax, but after the second demonstration the demands extended to the resignation of Governor Georgy Boos and of the United Russia members of the regional council.
From October 2009 to January 2010 several demonstrations took place in the oblast, initially against a significant increase with retroactive application of the tax on vehicles imported from the European Union, thus threatening local business. But after the second demonstration the demands extended to the resignation of Governor Georgy Boos and of the United Russia members of the regional council.