16 Dec 2011 17:41

Russian Presidential Chief of Staff Naryshkin continuing to perform duties - Kremlin

MOSCOW. Dec 16 (Interfax) - The Russian president has not signed a decree relieving Presidential Chief of Staff Sergei Naryshkin of his duties, and he is continuing to perform them, presidential press secretary Natalya Timakova told journalists.

It was reported on Thursday that Naryshkin did not give up his parliamentary mandate in someone else's favor and will become a member of the State Duma.