Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended the term of Alexander Bastrykin as head of the Investigative Committee of Russia until August 2026.

The current term of the head of the ICR ends on August 27. In 2024, a law was passed granting the president the ability to extend the term of the chairman of the agency after he turns 70.

Bastrykin has headed the Investigative Committee of Russia since 2011. There was previously information about the possible appointment of the current head of the ICR to other high-ranking positions — head of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation or the presidential envoy to the Northwestern Federal District.

Thus, Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov became the only candidate for the post of head of the Supreme Court. After his likely departure from the Prosecutor General’s Office, “the return of Alexander Gutsan is expected,” who until 2007 held the position of Deputy Prosecutor General, and since 2018 became the presidential envoy to the Northwestern Federal District.

Also read: Vladimir Putin supported the idea of allowing regions of the Russian Federation to. The head of state approved the proposal to test the innovation in a pilot mode on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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Investigative Committee of Russia

The Investigative Committee of Russia is a federal law enforcement agency established in 2011, succeeding the investigative arm of the Soviet-era Procuracy. It is responsible for investigating major crimes, including corruption and cases of particular public importance, and operates independently from other government bodies. Its creation was part of a broader reform to separate investigative and prosecutorial powers in the Russian legal system.

Supreme Court of the Russian Federation

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation is the highest judicial body for civil, criminal, administrative, and other cases under the jurisdiction of courts of general jurisdiction. It was originally established in 1922 as the Supreme Court of the RSFSR following the formation of the Soviet Union. Following the dissolution of the USSR, it was reconstituted under its current name in 1992 and operates as defined by the 1993 Russian Constitution.

Northwestern Federal District

The Northwestern Federal District is one of Russia’s eight federal districts, established by presidential decree in 2000. It is a vast administrative region in the northwest part of the country, historically significant as the location of Saint Petersburg, which served as the imperial capital of Russia for over 200 years. The district encompasses important cultural and historical sites, including the architectural treasures of Saint Petersburg and the medieval fortifications of cities like Veliky Novgorod and Pskov.

Prosecutor General’s Office

The Prosecutor General’s Office is a state institution responsible for overseeing the observance of laws and representing the state in legal proceedings. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, but its modern form was largely established in European continental legal systems from the 18th century onward. The specific powers and role of the office vary significantly by country, ranging from an independent judicial body to an arm of the executive government.

Nizhny Novgorod region

The Nizhny Novgorod region, located at the strategic confluence of the Volga and Oka Rivers, has a rich history as a major trade and cultural center since the founding of Nizhny Novgorod in 1221. It is renowned for its historic kremlin and was a vital hub for merchants during the era of the great Nizhny Novgorod Fair. The region also played a significant role in Soviet industry, earning the city the name Gorky from 1932 to 1990.