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Putin extends RDIF's head term for another 5 years

30 December

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday and extended Kirill Dmitriev's term as Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Chef Executive Officer (CEO) for another five years.

The new decree will come into force on January 27, 2022.

Dmitriev has served as the fund's head since 2011 when it was established by then-President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin.

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