Russian president Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister for the lower house鈥檚 approval.
Parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said that the house, the State Duma, will hold a session later Friday to consider Mishustin鈥檚 candidacy.
Mishustin鈥檚 approval is a mere proforma in the Kremlin-controlled parliament.
In line with Russian law, Mishustin, 58, who held the job for the past four years, submitted his Cabinet鈥檚 resignation on Tuesday when Putin began his fifth presidential term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration.
Mishustin鈥檚 reappointment was widely expected by political observers, who noted that Putin values his skills and the lack of political ambition. Mishustin, the former head of Russia鈥檚 tax service, has kept a low profile, steering clear of political statements and avoiding media interviews.
