President of the Russian Federation

The President of the Russian Federation is the head of state, supreme commander-in-chief and holder of the highest office within the Government of Russia. Executive power is split between the President and the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. The current president of Russia is Dmitry Medvedev. Before 25 December 1991 the head of state was known as the President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (Russian: Президент ... more

Also known as:

  • President of Russia,
  • Russian President

Government Office or Title

Office Holders:

Officeholder From To
  • May 7, 2008
  • Jul 10, 1991
  • Aug 9, 1996
  • May 7, 2000
  • May 7, 2008
  • Aug 9, 1996
  • Nov 5, 1996
  • Nov 6, 1996
  • Dec 31, 1999
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