The resignation was accepted following Mr Mezentsev’s request for an early termination of his mandate.
Mr Yeroshenko has been appointed acting governor of Irkutsk Region until the official investiture of a new governor.
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Vladimir Putin accepted resignation of Irkutsk Region Governor Dmitry Mezentsev
The President signed Executive Order On Early Termination of the Mandate of Irkutsk Region Governor, and by the same Executive Order appointed Sergei Yeroshenko acting governor of the region.