In the documentary film, Putin confessed that succession is a topic that “always remains in the center of his thoughts.” He also emphasized that although a key role in shaping the future of the state should be played by the Russian people, the very idea of choosing a successor seems difficult to ignore. He also argued that the future candidates for the highest office in the state should provide citizens with the opportunity to choose from several options.
The President of Russia pointed out that in his opinion the Russians should be able to decide on the basis of various alternatives. – There should be someone, or rather a few people, that the Russians have a choice He said.
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Despite the provisions in the Russian constitution, which provide for a temporary takeover of the president's duties by the prime minister in the absence of an office, Putin has so far avoided direct comments about his succession.
The presidency of Vladimir Putin began on December 31, 1999, when the unexpected decision to resign was made by the then President Borys Jeltsin. Since then, whether as a president or prime minister, Putin continues to shape the Russian political scene.
