Son of Putin Aide Named Head of Russia’s Top Social Network
- Gazprom-linked companies recently bought control of VK
- Vladimir Kirienko is son of top domestic policy adviser
The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 7.
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The son of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top domestic policy adviser was appointed the head of the country’s biggest social network after Gazprom PJSC-linked companies bought a controlling interest in it.
Vladimir Kirienko, 38, who was previously a first vice-president at state-owned Rostelecom, has been named chief executive officer at VK, the company said in a statement Monday. He replaces Boris Dobrodeev, who announced his resignation Friday. Dobrodeyev’s father is a top executive with state television.