New head of Russian Pension Fund

A new head of the Pension Fund has been named in Russia. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order on the appointment of Andrey Kigim to the post of head of the PFR, RIA Novosti reports. Maxim Topilin was dismissed.

“Andrey Kigim has become the new head of the Pension Fund of Russia (PFR). The order on his appointment was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Maxim Topilin has been relieved of this post,” Interfax quotes the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Kigim still headed the Social Insurance Fund (FSS) of the Russian Federation. In this position, he worked for almost eight years. Who will take his place in the FSS has not yet been reported.

/Media reports.