The key facts

  • Volodin stated that Alexander Yushchenko is moving to work as an adviser to the State Duma speaker
  • The processing of the necessary documents is still ongoing
  • Since 1995, Yushchenko has handled information support for the KPRF; he is a deputy of the sixth through eighth convocations

Volodin announced Yushchenko's move

The press secretary of KPRF leader Gennady Zyuganov and head of the press service of the party's faction, Alexander Yushchenko, will be appointed to the position of adviser to State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin. The chairman of the lower house of parliament told journalists about this, as reported by TASS. 'Yushchenko is coming to work with us,' Volodin said. He clarified that all the documents necessary for the appointment are currently being processed.

Who is Alexander Yushchenko

Since 1995, Alexander Yushchenko has been handling information support for the KPRF's activities. In 2006 he joined the party and was subsequently elected to the State Duma three times from the KPRF. Yushchenko was a deputy of the sixth through eighth convocations — from 2011 to the current year.

Context of the personnel reshuffles

On October 19, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin presented President Vladimir Putin with proposals for personnel reshuffles in the government, and the head of state supported them. According to Volodin, the State Duma will consider candidates for a number of positions in the Cabinet of Ministers on October 21; the corresponding session will begin at 15:00 Moscow time. Earlier, Volodin also spoke about his colleagues' reaction to his inclusion in the European Union's sanctions lists.