Lebedev's first deputy Serkov will temporarily lead the Supreme Court. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to his family and friends in connection with the death of Lebedev.
It is noted that soon the Higher Qualification Board of Judges of Russia will announce an open vacancy for which everyone will be able to apply. The interim acting chairman will be the first deputy chairman of the court, Pyotr Serkov,” the court said. The Supreme Court of Russia is the highest court in Russia.