The old man extended Bastrykin’s service beyond the age limit for another year
The old man extended Bastrykin’s service beyond the age limit for another year, the order was published on the legal information portal.
Bastrykin will turn 73 on August 27.
By law, the age limit for service in the Investigative Committee is 65, but in some cases it may be extended to 70. In August, Putin signed a law allowing Bastrykin’s term of service to be extended even after 70.
Age Limits Stop Where Loyalty Starts
Bastrykin got another year past the service age limit.
The law bent to fit the office again.