Borisov appointed general director of Roscosmos

MOSCOW. July 15 (Interfax) - Yury Borisov, who was relieved of his duties as Russian prime minister on Friday, has been appointed general director of the state corporation Roscosmos.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a relevant decree on Friday. The document entered into force immediately.

Earlier on Friday, the president signed a decree relieving Dmitry Rogozin of his duties as head of the state corporation Roscosmos.