Sergei Gaplikov appointed Acting Head of Komi Republic 2015-09-30 21:30:00 Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Acting Head of Komi Republic. Following the removal of Vyacheslav Gaizer from his post as Head of the Republic due to the loss of trust of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin appointed Sergei Gaplikov Acting Head of Komi Republic until the person to be elected Head of the Republic assumes office.