OREANDA-NEWS. July 3, 2008. Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on the resignation of Governor of the Chukotka Autonomous District Roman Abramovich.

With his decree the President of Russia accepts the resignation of Governor of the Chukotka Autonomous District Roman Abramovich in connection with his statement on the premature  end of his term.        

The head of state temporarily appointed Roman Kopin Acting Governor of the Chukotka Autonomous District.

The decree takes effect from the date of its signing.