Putin appoints Fyodor Shchukin acting head of Dagestan

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · May 04, 2026 · 93 words

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What to know about Putin appoints Fyodor Shchukin acting head of Dagestan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Fyodor Shchukin as the acting head of the Republic of Dagestan. Shchukin previously served as the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the republic before his resignation.

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What happened

Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Fyodor Shchukin, 49, acting head of the Republic of Dagestan in Russia’s North Caucasus in a decree on Monday.

Why it matters

In February 2024, Shchukin was appointed Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Russian North Caucasus republic.

Common ground

On May 4, Russia’s high qualification board of judges canceled his mandate in the judicial body due to his "honorable resignation." The Russian head of state approved the candidacy of Shchukin for the post of the head of Dagestan at a meeting with Dagestani…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “On May 4, Russia’s high qualification board of judges canceled his mandate in the judicial body due to his "honorable resignation."”

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The specific detail regarding the high qualification board of judges canceling his mandate on May 4 due to an 'honorable resignation' is only found in one specific web search result (the TASS report). Other sources mention the appointment but not the specific date or wording of the judicial resignation.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Judiciary of Russia interprets and applies the law of Russia. It is defined under the Constitution and law with a hierarchical structure with the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court at the apex…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judiciary_of_Russia

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web search NEUTRAL — On May 4, Russia's high qualification board of judges canceled his mandate in the judicial body due to his "honorable resignation."
https://tass.com/society/2125941

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web search NEUTRAL — Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved Chairman of the Supreme Court of Dagestan Fyodor Shchukin for the post of head of Dagestan. The candidacy of the President of Russia was announced by the …
https://eadaily.com/en/news/2026/04/30/dagestan-was-headed-b…

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Claim 2: “In February 2024, Shchukin was appointed Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Russian North Caucasus republic.”

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Two independent sources (TASS and a biography source found via web search) confirm that Shchukin was appointed Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Dagestan in February 2024.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Dagestan head election will take place in October 2026 to elect the Head of the Republic of Dagestan. Incumbent Head Sergey Melikov is eligible to run for a second term in office. Head of Dag…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Dagestan_head_election

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web search NEUTRAL — Acting Head of Dagestan Fyodor Shchukin Administration of the Republic of Dagestan.In February 2024, Shchukin was appointed Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Russian North Caucasus republic.
https://tass.com/society/2125941

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web search NEUTRAL — In February 2024, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Fyodor Shchukin was appointed Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Dagestan for a six-year term of office.
https://en.iz.ru/en/2089159/2026-04-30/candidate-post-head-d…

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Claim 3: “Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Fyodor Shchukin, 49, acting head of the Republic of Dagestan in Russia’s North Caucasus in a decree on Monday.”

CORROBORATED

The claim is reported by TASS and EADaily, both confirming that Vladimir Putin appointed Fyodor Shchukin as the acting head of Dagestan via decree on Monday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sergey Alimovich Melikov (Russian: Сергей Алимович Меликов, Lezgian: Меликов Сергей Алим хва; born 12 September 1965) is a Russian statesman and military officer, who has served as the 5th Head of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergey_Melikov

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nikita Sergeyevich Mikhalkov (Russian: Никита Сергеевич Михалков; born 21 October 1945) is a Russian filmmaker and actor. He made his directorial debut with the Red Western film At Home Among Stranger…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikita_Mikhalkov

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Claim 4: “The Russian head of state approved the candidacy of Shchukin for the post of the head of Dagestan at a meeting with Dagestani officials on April 30.”

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Both EADaily and TASS (via the context of the appointment) support the timeline and the fact that Putin approved Shchukin's candidacy, with EADaily specifically mentioning the announcement on April 30.

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web search NEUTRAL — Vladimir is an American comedy drama television limited series starring Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall. It is an adaptation of the Julia May Jonas book of the same name.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_(TV_series)

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web search NEUTRAL — Vladimir: With Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall, Jessica Henwick, Ellen Robertson. A woman's life spirals as she develops an obsession with her alluring coworker. Her determination to make her fantasies real…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 23, 2026 · Vladimir follows an unnamed, middle-aged protagonist (Weisz) who is a writer, professor, wife, and mom. As her life unravels, she becomes obsessed with a captivating new colleague, the …
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/vladimir-series-annou…

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