In Russia, the temporarily acting commander of the Central Military District with the headquarters in Yekaterinburg became Major General Alexander Linkov. This was reported by the Russian media.
The fact that Lapin was removed from his post became known on October 29. The media claimed that the general took a three -week vacation: “Everything is fine, they just gave him time to relax. At the beginning of next week, he will fly to the hospital, he will heal, then he will rest and return to the system.”
In a new status, Major, who replaced him, first appeared at a meeting in the presidential envoy in the Ural Federal District on Thursday, November 3. He was invited to the meeting of the envoy Vladimir Yakushev with the heads of volunteer organizations.