Dmitry Medvedev signed an executive order On Early Termination of the Mandate of President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Vyacheslav Shtyrov 2010-05-31 16:25:00 Mr Shtyrov asked to be allowed to step down from his post of president of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and his resignation was accepted. Mr Medvedev has appointed Yegor Borisov, currently prime minister of the regional government, to be acting president of the republic until a new president is officially named. In a telephone conversation today with Mr Shtyrov, President Medvedev thanked him for his work and said he hoped that new use will be found for his experience and ability as a high-level state manager.