俄罗斯联邦  (October 7, 1950 AD～Present)

弗拉基米尔·弗拉基米罗维奇·普京

Start End Reign January 1, 2000 AD May 7, 2008 AD 

　　Early career
　　Throughout all of the events in Chechnya, Putin's tough stance. In 1999, Chechen separatists invaded the neighboring republic, Dagestan, Putin immediately ordered a counterattack. December 31, 1999, Putin visited the Russian soldiers in Chechnya, which greatly enhanced his public image. In recent years, Putin has deliberately played down the importance of the events in Chechnya. In 2003, the new Chechen constitution in Chechnya is part of Russia, the matter had just relaxed. Later, the Chechen electoral system was established with the local government, the Chechen events has almost resolved smoothly.
　　In 1999, President Yeltsin appointed Vladimir Putin was Russian prime minister. The evening of the same year on December 31, Yeltsin abruptly announced his resignation, according to the Russian constitution, Putin became acting president. Because the matter was scheduled in June 2000 Russian presidential election held in advance to March 26. To opposition parties ahead of elections can not be adequately prepared, while the actual power, Putin has weakened the opposition forces, so the next general election, Putin won and became president.
　　February 12, 2001, Putin signed a bill requiring the State to protect the former president and their families. This is mainly because 1999 years ago, President Boris Yeltsin and his family were suspected of involvement in money laundering and other corruption.
　　Mainly supported by the Putin United Russia party Vladimir Putin has repeatedly expressed his term of office and ideas on the recognition of Putin. December 2006, the United Russia party program adopted by the Seventh Congress of our choice of Russia, Vladimir Putin summed up and stated that the idea of the party's guiding ideology. The main strategy of this statement are consistent with the policy of Putin, and Putin's "State of the Union," the contents of the same basic idea.
　　December 2007, the United Russia party and other parties elected 迪米特里梅 Medvedev as the next Russian President, Vladimir Putin agreed. Thus, Putin's constitutional amendment and continue as president of the probability becomes very small the.
　　Putin pointed out that the ideal world order should be "a just and democratic world order, it can ensure the safety of all persons and wealth, rather than the independence of the minority." He uranium development in the prevention of space arms control and played an important effect. January 2007, Putin said in an interview, the Russian pro-democracy and the multi-polar world order, and support the consolidation of international law system.
　　As the only study with the issue of nuclear cooperation with Iran, the countries, Russia is considered the key issue of Iran has "indeed affect the whole body," the decisive position. Although Russia has close ties with Iran, and tried to contain Iran, the United States and other Western countries, but Putin did not support Iran's nuclear program. While Russia is helping Iran build the Bushehr nuclear power plant, but Iran in nuclear research is mainly dependent on Pakistan. Putin has repeatedly said that not only do not support nuclear proliferation, and also signed by the Group of Eight meeting of opposition.
　　The four northern islands is a key point in the Russo-Japanese negotiations.
　　However, Russia is firmly opposed to the right-wing parties. Sakhalin population, and even organized militia, to stop are the four islands of Japan. Even extreme claims that if Russia is to return the territory of the rally asked Putin to step down. Japan only has two islands to Russia is also very unhappy, even in response to Putin's words are all alleged "Soviet-era stereotypes." Putin responded that the Japanese-Soviet Joint Declaration, only to return two islands, he will "not understand the Japanese requirements." So now, the territory of Russia and Japan has not yet been resolved.
　　July 20, 2007, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the expulsion of four Russian diplomats on the grounds that Russia refused to hand over accused of murder of another former agent Alexander Litvinenko's former KGB agent Andrei * Lugovoi. Although the Russian constitution prohibits the deportation of Russian citizens to other countries, but the British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said: "Europe-wide arrest warrant for the constitutional amendment is not unprecedented, some countries have done." Russian media after the speech referred to as "the British trying to ask the Russian constitution." According to a poll, 62% of Russians oppose the constitutional amendment. In response, the British Ambassador to Russia Tony Blanton responded that Britain did not compel Russia to amend the Constitution, but merely to describe the possibility of removal Lugewoyi. Putin then asked British officials to "fix some of my brain," said Britain's request is "old thinking of the legacy of the colonial period." Litvinenko, a friend once said, Litvinenko accused Putin's manipulation of the murder before he died. Russian media, the remarks after the false accusations, while Putin said: "say not deserve to be dead comment." This incident was regarded as the Russian-British relations since 1996 after the biggest spy case of conflict. Putin later said: "We will survive this little crisis. Russia and Britain ties will steadily move forward, whether the Russians or the British people want to normalize relations as soon as possible." However, Tony Brandon still 10-day deadline for the Russian Foreign Ministry responded to the Russian government has also stopped issuing visas to British officials. Russia has also stopped the British anti-terrorism co-operation. President of the Russian trade unions also known as Alexander Sorkin, British business investment in Russia would face "restrictions on taxation and regulations, and they will lose government procurement opportunities." Some people think that the root of murder 2003 the United Kingdom announced the Putin regime had tried to overthrow the Russian tycoons Boris Berezovsky to provide political asylum to Berezovsky is Litvinenko sponsors.
　　Support
　　Criticism
　　President Vladimir Putin tried to office after the expiry of two, to maintain its power, a move that has lead to dissatisfaction. There was news that Putin may amend the Constitution to extend the presidential term. Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin expressed strong opposition.
　　For Western people, Russia's democracy is the most prominent manifestation of the State Duma elections. 2003 election, United Russia party controls half the seats, while the Russian Communist Party are being defeated. By 2007, the State Duma of the Russian Communist Party is to become the only opposition party. Many Western people alleged by the media, Putin United Russia party ideas, and inspired the establishment of the Russian Motherland Party, took away the votes of the Russian Communist Party. In addition, the Russian presidential election was the status quo as the epitome of Russian democracy. Before the presidential election in Russia is often no one is prepared to elect a strange phenomenon, and even refused to vote the opposition called for.
　　From 2006 to 2007, and the other initiated by the Russian Garry Kasparov and Limengnuofu leading the parade. Demonstrations were many obstacles: In some cities, demonstrators by police intervention, at least 150 people were arrested; and according to a public vote, most people do not support the Russian march. At the same time, people do not really participate in the procession many EU summit in May 2007 when the procession came to an interview with reporters even more than even the protesters. Later, a reporter asked Putin what he views on the march. Putin said, the demonstrations moves "should not interfere with the normal life of the Russian people." March 3, 2007, a procession held in St. Petersburg, blocked streets, so much headache to local drivers. St. Petersburg Mayor commented: "Everyone has the right to criticize the authorities, but critics should pay attention to civilization.". Kasparov arrested at the event asked, Kasparov said Putin's speech that day mostly in English and that his words are said to Westerners to hear. In this way, Putin refers to a number of local supporters by foreign manipulation, he said: "is not against our people want us to develop the reform plan ... ... the more vulnerable they would like Russia better, they want Russia unorganized no goals, so They can be in the hands and feet behind our success. "
　　After obtaining the Presidential nomination, said Medvedev nominated Putin to be prime minister. Medvedev said: "The current president, forming a team working ability is equally important. I think that Putin to remain in the governing authority of the Prime Minister, the most important position, is very important to our country." Just Russia Party Central Committee Bureau of the Council Secretary Alexander Babacov said: "Of course, should first wait for the recommendations of President Medvedev to respond. But I think Putin as prime minister on national interests." Putin as prime minister for the issue have said that if party could win a landslide victory, she also found a true successor to agree to future post of prime minister.
　　July 28, 1983, Putin and Lyudmila Putin Na marriage. Putin Na January 6, 1958 was born in Kaliningrad, a former flight attendant, was then Leningrad University Undergraduate Spanish Language Department. Putin's wife's eldest daughter Maria was born in 1985, Putin Na, Na Putin daughter Catherine was born in 1986. Putin as prime minister before, his two daughters were in Moscow in German universities.
　　According to reports, Putin is like eating fish. In addition, he grilled foods, there is also love.
　　* In the United States Vice President Dick Cheney accused Putin, Putin replied: "Your vice president's remarks seem to be compared and failures hunting." (Cheney had shot someone in the hunting, here is Putin took to make fun of.)