Russian State Duma approves government reshuffle: Siluanov to become deputy prime minister, Kozhemyako full representative

Deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation supported a package of personnel changes providing for a significant renewal of the government's composition. In particular, the candidacy of Anton Siluanov for the post of deputy prime minister for finance was approved. Deputies unanimously approved a number of other personnel changes in the government.

Changes in Far East management

Yuri Trutnev is to leave the post of deputy prime minister and full representative of the Russian President in the Far Eastern Federal District. He will be replaced by Oleg Kozhemyako, the governor of Primorsky Krai.

Restructuring of transport and financial blocks

Changes are also taking place in the transport sector. The incumbent transport minister, Andrey Nikitin, will move to the post of deputy prime minister, while retaining responsibility for the transport portfolio. Dmitry Yadrov, head of Rosaviatsia, has been appointed to his position.

In addition, the first deputy finance minister, Irina Okladnikova, will receive the status of deputy prime minister and head the government apparatus. Overall, the approved decisions will affect the distribution of functions in the financial sector, the transport industry, and the administrative management of the Far East.