Prosecutor General signs order on resignation of Deputy Prosecutor General Alexander Zvyagintsev

The Russian Prosecutor General, Yuri Chaika, has signed a decree on the resignation of his deputy, Alexander Zvyagintsev, in connection with his retirement, the website of the supervisory agency reported today.

In the near future, 67-year-old Zvyagintsev should lead the Russian Association of Prosecutors, the issue of the establishment of which is now being decided, RIA Novosti reported, citing sources in the supervisory agency.