PM dismisses deputy head of Russia's Maritime and River Transport Agency

MOSCOW. July 5 (Interfax) - Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has dismissed Denis Ushakov from the position of deputy head of the Federal Maritime and River Transport Agency (Rosmorrechflot) at Ushakov's request.

The relevant government order, dated July 3, was published on the official website for legal information.

Ushakov was appointed deputy head of Rosmorrechflot in May 2020, prior to which he headed the agency's shipping safety department.