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Russian president fires Moscow mayor
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September 28, 2010, Tuesday
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov, who has drawn fierce criticism over alleged corruption links and indifference during the unusual weather conditions this summer, Russian agencies reported today.
A presidential decree published on the Kremlin website said the dismissal of Luzhkov was "in connection with loss of the Russian president's confidence."
Medvedev, who was currently on a three-day state visit to China, has also named Vladimir Resin, Luzhkov's first deputy, as acting mayor of the Russian capital, according to the decree.
The Russian media has accused Luzhkov of corruption and indifference during the abnormal heat, drought and wildfires that plagued much of Russia this summer.
Only one day ago, the 74-year-old Luzhkov who has just returned from his Austria vacation, told media that he was not going to resign despite wide speculations that yesterday would be his last day on this post since 1992.
Medvedev has the constitutional right to dismiss any official, including mayors and governors, with no explanation needed.
A presidential decree published on the Kremlin website said the dismissal of Luzhkov was "in connection with loss of the Russian president's confidence."
Medvedev, who was currently on a three-day state visit to China, has also named Vladimir Resin, Luzhkov's first deputy, as acting mayor of the Russian capital, according to the decree.
The Russian media has accused Luzhkov of corruption and indifference during the abnormal heat, drought and wildfires that plagued much of Russia this summer.
Only one day ago, the 74-year-old Luzhkov who has just returned from his Austria vacation, told media that he was not going to resign despite wide speculations that yesterday would be his last day on this post since 1992.
Medvedev has the constitutional right to dismiss any official, including mayors and governors, with no explanation needed.
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