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Rosaviatsia chief Dmitry Yadrov to become Russia’s transport minister as Andrei Nikitin moves to deputy premiership

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Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia’s federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia, is set to succeed Andrei Nikitin as transport minister. Nikitin has been appointed deputy prime minister, shifting leadership across the government bodies responsible for transport policy and aviation oversight.

Discovered 2026-10-22T13:05:02.278281-07:00 | 2026-10-22T13:05:02.278281-07:00

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  • The move places the head of Rosaviatsia in the transport minister’s role, bringing regulatory leadership into the ministry responsible for transport policy.
  • Nikitin’s appointment as deputy prime minister changes senior leadership at the ministry; the article does not specify further policy or operational consequences.

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