This was reported by the press service of the State Duma.

It is noted that the schedule of meetings of Manturov in the factions of the State Duma and in the relevant committee on industry and trade was discussed.

Also at the meeting, the procedure for considering the issue of approving a candidate for the post of Deputy Prime Minister was discussed.

Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin submitted Manturov's candidacy to the State Duma for the post of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Industry and Trade.

On July 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin increased the number of deputy prime ministers in the government from ten to 11.