Mikhail Mishustin, a 53-year-old with almost no political profile, said he would name his cabinet in the near future
The State Duma, the lower house of parliament, gave its approval to Mikhail Mishustin, a 53-year-old with almost no political profile, endorsing his nomination with 383 votes of 424 cast.Mr Mishustin, who has headed the country's tax service and played ice hockey with Mr Putin, said he would name his cabinet in the near future.
The sudden and radical overhaul cements Mr Putin's control of the transition process and is seen by some as an attempt to reduce intra-clan infighting between now and 2024.
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