His deputy , Genrikh Poghosyan , who was much more popular among Armenians , took his place .
On 24 February 1988 , Kevorkov was removed from office by Moscow emissaries .
Kevorkov 's deputy , Genrikh Poghosyan , who was much more popular among Armenians , took his place .
On 24 February 1988 , Kevorkov was removed from office by Moscow emissaries .