The President is the federal official appointed by the President of Russia who serves as the head of state of the Republic of Buryatia. Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, two people have served as Presidents.
| Name | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Leonid Potapov | 1 July 1994 | 10 July 2007 |
| Vyacheslav Nagovitsyn | 10 July 2007 | present |