politics
May 5, 2026
Putin appoints Fyodor Shchukin acting head of Dagestan
The Russian head of state approved the candidacy of Shchukin for the post of the head of Dagestan at a meeting with Dagestani officials on April 30
TL;DR
- Fyodor Shchukin appointed acting head of Dagestan by President Putin.
- Shchukin is 49 years old.
- He previously served as Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Russian North Caucasus republic.
- His judicial mandate was canceled due to an "honorable resignation" on May 4.
- Putin approved Shchukin's candidacy on April 30.
- Dagestan is a republic in Russia's North Caucasus.
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