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2000 CE, March 26

Vladimir Putin was elected President of Russia on March 26, 2000 after first becoming acting President on December 31, 1999. He has been the dominant leader of Russia for over 25 years including 4 years as Prime Minister. Constitutional amendments were passed in 2020 allowing him to stay in power until 2030, or possibly longer.

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