Russian Defense Ministry Head Sergei Shoigu presented Colonel-General’s epaulettes to Western Military District Commander Yevgeny Nikiforov and Eastern Military District Commander Rustam Muradov. It has been reported DEA News.
A solemn ceremony was held at the National Defense Control Center of the Russian Federation.
It was noted that the Minister of National Defense also congratulated the soldiers, expressed his gratitude for the exemplary fulfillment of their duties, and wished them continued success in their services.
February 17 Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Decree on conferring the rank of colonel to the commanders of the Eastern and Western military districts, Rustam Muradov and Yevgeny Nikiforov. The document is published on the legal information portal.
It was learned that 47-year-old Lieutenant General Andrey Mordvichev was previously. it happened The commander of the Central Military District replaced Colonel General Alexander Lapin in this post. Lapin and Mordvichev commanded the troops during a special military operation in Ukraine.