Vladimir Vasilyev appointed Acting Head of Dagestan 2017-10-03 16:30:00 The President signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of the Head of the Republic of Dagestan. Following the request by Head of the Republic of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov on the early termination of his powers, the President resolved to accept his resignation and appoint Vladimir Vasilyev Acting Head of the republic until an elected head assumes office.