President Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin officially entered the fourth term on May 7, continuing to lead Russia for another six years amid Moscow's tensions with the West.
The ritual team entered the Andreyevsky Hall in the Kremlin, bringing with it the Russian Constitution preserved in the Palace. The oath took place here.

Mr Putin travels from his office to the inaugural Russian-made new limousine. This is the first time the new Russian president has appeared in public.

At 12:00 Moscow time, Putin put his hand on the gold-plated constitution, Putin sworn to serve the Russian people, protect the rights and freedoms of the Russian people, protect the sovereignty of Russia.
Responsible for the prosperity of Russia
In a speech immediately after the oath, Putin said he felt he had a great responsibility for Russia's prosperity.

"I believe that ensuring Russia's prosperous future is the responsibility and meaning of my life. I believe my mission is to do the best it can to bring peace and prosperity to Russia." he said.

The president called for change "when history is changing" but at the same time "to cling to our roots".

"We must develop in areas where we have always been strong, as well as in areas where we have not done enough." We have many decisions to make, "Putin said.

He also said that there is a time when there are many fluctuations, and "the road ahead is not easy."

"The way ahead is not easy, it's always a difficult quest." History does not forgive just one thing: indifference and indecision, indulgence and complacency. , at the time of this turning point, a time of great turmoil around the world, "he said.

President Putin said Russia is a strong, positive and influential member in international life. He said Russia supported "equitable and mutually beneficial cooperation with all nations for peace and stability on the planet."

He also expressed his firm belief that Russia would make breakthroughs when the country was "united, able to solve all problems." He compared the Russians to the phoenix image of rebirth.

"For more than a thousand years of history, Russia has faced a period of turbulent and challenging times, and has always resurrected, like the phoenix." Having such a status, surpassing the power of others, are considered impossible to reach, but in contrast to our country, they have become a new springboard, a new frontier to move forward, moving forward, "he said.

Putin speaks with his Russian wife
Mr Putin is sworn in. Screenshot / Sputnik Many challenges await
Putin has strong support from the Russian people. In the March 18 election, he won overwhelmingly with 76.65% of the vote. The second in the poll was Pavel Grudinin of the Russian Communist Party which won only 11.82% of the vote.

Putin's inaugural presidential run is held at the Kremlin in Moscow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said the script had no major change over Putin's previous inauguration.

This is the first time Mr Putin has been sworn in without his wife, Lyudmila, next door. The two divorced in 2013.

Putin will have to deal with economic problems such as lack of human resources, pensions, diversification of the economy, innovation in the industry and the attraction of water. out. Mr Putin will also have to steer Russia away from international isolation after Western sanctions.