Overview
- Delegates unanimously backed Deripaska as the sole candidate at an extraordinary conference in Moscow.
- Sergey Myaus withdrew his bid a day earlier and was elected vice president under the new leadership.
- The federation approved a 13-member executive committee, with seven-time world champion Evgeny Ivanushkin named first vice president.
- Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev praised the choice and outlined priorities that include stronger governance, regional revival, youth development and renewed relations with the International Bandy Federation for a return to global competitions.
- Deripaska said difficult work lies ahead and pledged a professional dialogue with regions, clubs and supporters to rebuild respect and interest in the sport.