Alexey Volin left the post of deputy head of the mincifre

Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Communications of Russia Alexei Volin left his post. The decree on the dismissal of the official from office was signed by the head of government Mikhail Mishustin. The document says that Wolin was resigned at his own request.

Bella Cherkesova became the successor to Volina. Previously, she worked in the presidential administration.

Wolin served as deputy minister since 2012. He oversee the media industry and Internet issues, and developed a digital airticular television network. Under the wax in Russia, the first law was adopted on blocking prohibited sites. After the base for locking, they expanded.

After blocking Telegram in Russia in 2018, Wolin said that the restrictions did not make the use of the messenger illegal. The official admitted to reporters that on trips abroad, VPN often uses to go around locks and remain in touch.

Before arriving at the ministry, the official worked in the media and the area of public relations. In 1996-1998 he headed the media department in the presidential administration.