This is stated in a message published on the ministry's website.
“By the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of September 21, 2020 No. 539, Vsevolod Vukolov was appointed to the post of Deputy Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation.
In his new position, he will be in charge of issues related to the activities and legislative support of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, ”the statement says.
As noted in the department, Vukolov "has significant experience in the executive branch."
Earlier it was reported that Russian leader Vladimir Putin appointed Vsevolod Vukolov as Deputy Minister of Justice of Russia.