Mikhail Mishustin

Mikhail Mishustin is a Russian politician and economist who has served as prime minister of Russia since January 2020.

Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin is a Russian politician who has served as president or prime minister of Russia since 1999. Putin nominated Mishustin as prime minister and remains the central political authority in his government.
Prime Minister of Russia: The prime minister of Russia heads the federal government and organizes its work under the president. This is Mishustin’s office and the constitutional basis of his executive duties.
Federal Tax Service of Russia: The Federal Tax Service of Russia administers federal taxes and maintains taxpayer records and reporting systems. Mishustin led the service from 2010 to 2020, establishing his reputation as an administrator.
Moscow State Technological University STANKIN: Moscow State Technological University STANKIN is a Russian public university specializing in engineering and technology. Mishustin studied there before entering public administration.
Dmitry Medvedev: Dmitry Medvedev is a Russian politician who served as president from 2008 to 2012 and prime minister from 2012 to 2020. Mishustin succeeded Medvedev as prime minister in January 2020.
Constitution of Russia: The Constitution of Russia establishes the country’s political institutions, rights, and allocation of state powers. Its rules define the appointment and responsibilities of Mishustin’s government.
Russian tax reform: Russian tax reform comprises changes to tax law and administration since the Russian Federation was established in 1991. Mishustin’s tax-service leadership focused on improving collection and modernizing administration.
Federal Agency for Cadastre of Real Estate Objects: The Federal Agency for Cadastre of Real Estate Objects was a Russian agency responsible for land and property registration. Mishustin led the agency in the 2000s before moving to senior tax administration.
Andrey Belousov: Andrey Belousov is a Russian economist and politician who served as first deputy prime minister and acting defense minister. Belousov served as Mishustin’s first deputy prime minister before becoming defense minister in 2024.
Presidential system: A presidential system places executive authority in a president who is institutionally separate from the legislature. Russia’s presidency limits how independently a prime minister can direct national policy.

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Politics of RussiaRelated: As prime minister, he leads the federal government within the presidential system.