13 Sep 2013 10:39

Sobyanin announces Moscow government's resignation

MOSCOW. Sept 13 (Interfax) - Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has signed a decree on the resignation of the city government.

The decree was published on the official portal of the Moscow mayor and government on Friday.

"Pursuant to Articles 40 and 41 of the Moscow Statute and Article 6 of the Moscow law, "On the Government of Moscow," I hereby announce the resignation of the Moscow government," the decree reads.

Sobyanin ordered the city government to continue to fulfill its duties until the formation of a new city administration.

Another document signed by Sobyanin declared the inauguration of the city mayor in line with Article 40 of the Moscow Statute.