In Dagestan, the President’s position was renamed the head of the region
Ramazan Abdulatipov. Photo: Chernovik.net In Dagestan, the President’s position was renamed the head of the region. According to RIA Novosti, the relevant law was unanimously adopted by the People’s Assembly of Dagestan. The document will enter into force on January 1, 2014. In December 2010, the then President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev signed a law prohibiting the name of the heads of subjects of the Federation by presidents.