Putin's first such declaration about the successor. “Man must appear.” A feverish search is underway in the Kremlin
When asked by the propagandist Paweł Zarubin, whether Putin assesses the potential of each of the potential successors, the president replied: “Yes, yes.”
Several politicians are mentioned as pretenders to take Putin, including Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Miszustin.
The dictator emphasized that his successor He must enjoy the “trust of the nation”Otherwise, such a president will not have a “chance to do something serious.”
“Man must appear – And preferably a few so that people have a choice – who would be able to gain the trust of the citizens of the country ” – said in the documentary “Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 years”.
In different years, among Putin's successors, among others Prime Minister Mikhail Miszustina, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patruszew, deputies of the administration of President Sergei Kirijenka and Dmitry Kozak, mayor of Moscow Sergei Sobian and secretary of the Council of State Alexei Diumina.
Pulitzer's winner and investigative journalist Roman Anin were forecasted that the most serious candidate to replace the dictator is the former bodyguard of Vladimir Putin and the current secretary of the Diumin Council.
While Patruszew and Diumin, in the context of choosing the successor of Putin, have been talked about for some time, some experts as a group of potential successors have recently been included in Kiriłł Dmitrijew, adviser to Russian leader Vladimir Putin for business for business, which is negotiating with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Putin himself was the successor of Boris Jelcin. He announced his resignation on December 31, 1999 and gave him his rights.
Putin's path to power
Earlier, Putin held key positions in strength structures and government, including the FSB director and prime minister. In the film he stated that he had never doubt why he became the head of state or regretted this decision.
Putin is 72 years old. In 2024 he decided to apply for the fifth term. Independent candidates were not allowed to election. Ultimately, the Central Electoral Commission announced Putin's victory with a record result of 87 percent. votes at a turnout of 77 percent
Putin was elected president in 2000, 2004, 2012 and 2018. Earlier, the Constitution forbade the highest state function for more than two terms in a row. In 2008, this restriction was formally preserved when this position for four years passed to Dmitry Medvedev.
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev
In 2012, Putin proposed to extend the president's term to six years. The changes entered Russian law, but they did not apply to Medvedev.
Forged information on support for a Russian dictator
After another 10 years of rule, Putin decided to change the constitution to “reset” previous terms and obtain the opportunity to re -run. Thanks to this, he will be able to take part in the 2030 elections and rule for the next 6 years.
Pursuant to the Russian law in force, in the event of the death of the head of state, her powers temporarily pass to the prime minister.
According to the results of the state poll, on April 20, 2025, Putin enjoyed the trust of 80.2 percent. Russians and occupied first place in the popularity ranking of Russian politicians. President did not tear 15.7 percent citizens. Considering both indicators, an index of trust in Putin in Russia is 64.5 percent.
However, it should be taken into account that the acquisition of sociological data in Russia is subject to high risk, and the answers obtained from respondents may not be covered by the actual views of the respondents. Each expression of opposition to Putin is severely punished in the Russian Federation, including A severe prison or deprivation in a distant penal colony. Such a fate met, among others Alexei Navalny.
