He has been president for 20years.
Don’t know much about Russians politics but, how does putin stay in power for so long? Do they not have elections every so years to decide on a new leader? Or how does it work? Does a new leader gets picked once putin dies?
Hi! I’m average Russian teenager. I have a question to all Americans.. What is your opinion about Vladimir Putin constitution changes, I mean, he can be president until 2036. I can say that is not the good and not the bad, because the people in our country used to see this president in our country. It’s a habit, not more.. But Americans, what is your opinion about the our president becoming president 3 times?
Yo, also sorry for my bad grammar, I’m just 14 years old with a medium knowledge of English, so don’t be angry in comment section 🤪
After reading that President Putin announced constitutional changes that allow him to stay in power for longer (I think at least 6 years?) I ask you. Do you think that he's going to pull the "China" move and become a president for life?
Another question (related): what do you think will happen after he is no longer in office/too old/dead? Will United Russia keep power? Will a new Party rise and bring more democracy and freedom of the press?
And finally: who will/would you vote for to become president? And how about your local mayor: who would you like to be in charge there?
Thank you and sorry for this long text and the multiple questions!
Those are all good questions everyone would like to know the answers.
As for president for life - I think so. I hope that new constitution will not be approved, but I don't hold my breath for that.
As for what will happen after him - who knows? Many fear that if he steps down without appointing his heir successor or appointing weak one like Medvedev, then there would be violent power struggle between oligarchs. Others think we can become more democratic like some European countries did after WW2, i.e. Spain after Francos death.
Yes. Moreover, the new constitution grants him 2 (two) more consecutive lives (each at least 70 years) both to be served as president.
Just that, how long do you think Putin is staying in power?
ELI5: How is Putin still president of Russia, aren't term limits a thing?
Russian term limits only limit consecutive terms. Putin served 2 terms as President, then 1 term as Prime Minister, and now is President again.
Have you read his Wiki? It lays it out pretty well.
Russia's term limits are only for consecutive terms. So he ruled for 8 years, took a break, and now is back as President. During the time he wasn't President he was named Prime Minister and was the leader of the only real political party in the country and was basically a shadow President.
I wanted to hear what you guys think are some possible outcomes after Putin passes away. I understand that the Oligarchs have essentailly been neutered and from what I see there is no clear successor. So what coould possibly happen?
Eventually this will be inevitable. What will the people of Russia do when the time comes?