On Tuesday, the governor of the Samara region in southern Russia unexpectedly dismissed the head of a local district during a televised inspection, a moment that rapidly gained attention for the governor’s profane tirade.

The video depicted Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, the 36-year-old governor, confronting Yury Zhidkov, the leader of Samara’s Kinelsky district, regarding a damaged monument honoring World War II veterans.

When Zhidkov referred to the monument as “just a rock,” Fedorishchev responded by slapping him twice on the shoulder, stating, “You’re f****** fired.”

Following the incident, the governor confirmed the termination in a social media update, explaining that his reaction was due to Zhidkov’s “disrespect for the memory of our heroes.”

The former district head, Zhidkov, was later reported to have been hospitalized with a hypertensive crisis after being ousted in such an abrupt manner.

Fedorishchev commented, “You can compensate for a lack of skill or experience. But there’s a limit when this is your attitude toward our heroes.”

In a subsequent video shared on Telegram, he mentioned that he intends to appoint a new district leader “within the next few weeks.”

As the youngest regional governor in Russia, Fedorishchev is perceived by Kremlin insiders as a member of a new wave of officials characterized by their bold public personas and active engagement on social media.

Last month, he faced backlash after appearing to make light of a visit to a bathhouse with sex workers and aides online, leading analysts to speculate that he might be in danger of losing his own position.