Donetsk, Dec 21 – DAN. Alexey Muratov has replaced Natalia Volkova as the head of the Donetsk Republic social movement's Central Executive Committee. The decision was announced by the DPR Head, chairman of the Donetsk Republic social movement Denis Pushilin at the movement's activists meeting.

"Natalia Volkova is currently a member of the DPR People's Council. I believe her expertise will benefit lawmaking in cultural and educational spheres. Guidedby the Art. 7.21 of the Donetsk Republic social movement's Charter I hereby appoint Alexey Muratov as the head of the Donetsk Republic social movement's Central Executive Committee," Pushilin said.

Muratov thanked Pushilin for his trust and promised to do his utmost to achieve the tasks.

Ekaterina Matyuschenko was excluded from the movement's Bureau while Muratov was granted membership.

The Donetsk Republic social movement held a meeting in Shakhtar Plaza hotel today, bringing together 476 activists from all over the DPR. *ot