Ing to the Constitution of Russia, the President of Russia is head of state, and of a multi-party system with executive power exercised by the government, headed by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President with the parliament's approval.
A referendum was not legally required to enact the amendments, but holding one gave the changes legitimacy. As Putin was permitted two more consecutive terms without regard for his previous tenure, the 2020 constitutional amendment gave him legal authority to stay in office until 2036.
Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Ocheretnaya Vladimir Putin / Wife (m. 1983–2014)
The incumbent president Vladimir Putin won with 88% of the vote, the highest percentage in a presidential election in post-Soviet Russia, gaining a fifth term in what was widely viewed as a foregone conclusion. He was inaugurated on .
Vladimir Putin Political party Independent (1991–1995, 2001–2008, 2012–present) Other political affiliations People's Front (2011–present) United Russia (2008–2012) Unity (1999–2001) Our Home – Russia (1995–1999) CPSU (1975–1991) Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Spouse Lyudmila Shkrebneva ​ ​ ( m. 1983; div. 2014)​60 more rows
It operates as the suburban residence of the President of Russia, officially recognized as such in 2000, although, throughout President Vladimir Putin's second tenure, he has spent progressively more time at Novo-Ogaryovo, so much so that it has been unofficially termed the de facto residence of the head of state.
The Grand Kremlin Palace is the current residence of the Russian president, where official events are held. For example, the inauguration of the President of Russia takes place in The Hall of the Order of St. Andrew.
Vladimir Putin Residence(s) Novo-Ogaryovo, Moscow Alma mater Leningrad State University (LLB) Leningrad Mining Institute (Kandidat Nauk) Awards Full list Signature 60 more rows
The Territorial Directorate was included in the Domestic Policy Directorate. The Economic Directorate was abolished, while the Civil Service Directorate was created. The Presidential Executive Office of Russia is situated in Moscow, where it holds offices in several buildings in Kitay-gorod and inside the Kremlin.