Ministry for Development of North Caucasus to be formed in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered Governor of the Krasnodar Territory Lev Kuznetsov to head the Ministry for Development of the North Caucasus that was being formed, ITAR-TASS reports.

Formation of the ministry was initiated by the prime minister.

Putin thanked Kuznetsov for his work in the Krasnodar Territory. He has been governing the region for over 4 years. Kuznetsov promised to use his experience at the new post.