On what date did Mishustin become Prime Minister?
December 31, 1999
January 1, 2018
January 16, 2020
February 21, 2012
Answer
Mishustin became Prime Minister on January 16, 2020, succeeding Dmitry Medvedev, who had held the position since 2012. Mishustin's appointment was widely seen as a sign of President Vladimir Putin's desire for a more technocratic and efficient government, as Mishustin had previously served as the head of the Federal Tax Service for over a decade.
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