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Putin sworn in as Russian President | Vladimir Putin was sworn in on Monday as Russian president, starting his third term in the Kremlin following the two consecutive terms from 2000 to 2008. The
59-year-old political veteran, who served as prime minister from 2008 to 2012,
won a resounding victory in the country's presidential election in March. Putting
his right hand on the Russian Constitution, Putin read out the text of the oath:
"In performing my duties as the President of the Russian Federation, I pledge
to respect and protect the rights and liberties of every citizen; to observe and
protect the Constitution of the Russian Federation; to protect the sovereignty
and independence, security and integrity of the state and to serve the people
faithfully." The new president also spoke highly of former President Dmitry Medvedev,
saying that he has guaranteed the continuity of Russia 's development. Putin's
inauguration ceremony was held at the Kremlin at noon and was attended by senior
officials as well as foreign guests. Putin has pledged to nominate Medvedev as
prime minister in the new government. He is expected to submit the nomination
to the parliament later Monday. Currently, First Vice Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov
is the acting head of the Russian government.
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