Meeting with Radiy Khabirov 2018-10-11 20:50:00 The Kremlin, Moscow The President had a working meeting with Radiy Khabirov and informed him of his decision to appoint him Acting Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The President signed Executive Order On Early Termination of Mandate of the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Following the request from Head of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov to step down from office ahead of term, the President resolved to accept Mr Khamitov’s resignation and appointed Radiy Khabirov Acting Head of Bashkortostan until an elected head of the republic assumes office.