On May 21, 2010 after considering the recommendation of Dmitriy Medvedev, President of Russia, members of the Legislative Assembly of Rostov region empowered Vasily Golubev to be the Governor of  Rostov region for the next 5 years.

On June 14, 2010 Vasily Golubev took up the position of the Governor of Rostov region.

Oath of the Governor of the Rostov region:

I do solemnly swear in performance of my powers as the Governor of Rostov region to respect the Constitution of the Russian Federation, federal legislation, the Charter of Rostov region and regional laws, to contribute to the protection of human and civil  rights and liberties, prosperity of Rostov region and to serve the people faithfully.

Scince  September 15, 2011 Vasily Golubev continues to exercise his powers as Governor of the Rostov region (due to the formation of the Government of the Rostov region and amendments to the Charter of the Rostov region).