The first inauguration of Vladimir Putin as the president of Russia took place on Sunday, May 7, 2000. The ceremony was held for the first time in the Grand Kremlin Palace and lasted exactly one hour.
Soldiers carrying Presidential symbols.
Boris Yeltsin gives congratulatory speech.
Lyudmila Putina, Vladimir Putin and Boris Yeltsin after the inauguration.
Acting President of Russia
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The acting president of the Russian Federation is a temporary post provided by the Constitution of Russia. The acting president is a person who fulfils the duties of the president of the Russian Federation when cases of incapacity and vacancy occur. However, the person who takes office is more limited in power as the acting president can not dissolve the State Duma, call a referendum, or propose constitutional amendments. This post is held by the prime minister of Russia.
Image: Viktor Chernomyrdin meeting to sign credit agreement 1994 (cropped) 1
Image: Vladimir Putin official portrait (1) (cropped)