Deputy Chairman of the Government facts for kids

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The Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation is an important member of the Government of Russia. This role is often called "Vice Premier" or "Deputy Prime Minister" both inside and outside Russia.

According to the Constitution of Russia, the Government includes the Prime Minister, the Deputy Chairmen, and federal ministries. The Prime Minister suggests candidates for these deputy roles to the President of Russia.

The main job of a Deputy Chairman is to help organize and guide different parts of the government. They also handle specific tasks or issues that come up. The most senior of these deputies is known as the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia.

Who Are the Current Deputy Prime Ministers?

As of July 2025, several people serve as Deputy Prime Ministers in Russia. They work on different areas to help the government run smoothly. Here are the current Deputy Prime Ministers:


Dmitry Grigorenko	Dmitry Patrushev	Vitaly Savelyev	Marat Khusnullin	Yury Trutnev	Alexey Overchuk	Tatyana Golikova	Dmitry Chernyshenko	Alexander Novak
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