RUSSIA: VLADIMIR PUTIN INAUGURATION (2)

(7 May 2000) Russian/Nat
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Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as Russia's second democratically elected President.
As well as Russia's first President, Boris Yeltsin, and other top dignitaries, the ceremony was attended by Putin's former judo coach and elementary school teacher.
The new president has already named 42-year-old economist Mikhail Kasyanov as his new prime minister.
Vladimir Putin took the oath of office on Sunday, becoming Russia's second democratically elected president at a lavish ceremony in a former czarist throne room in the Kremlin.
Putin took the oath in the ornate Andreyevsky Hall as hundreds of top officials and political leaders watched.
Standing next to him was Russia's first president, Boris Yeltsin.
With his right hand on a copy of the 1993 Russian Constitution, 47-year old Putin took the oath of office.
SOUNDBITE: (Russian)
"In fulfilling my duties as President, I swear to protect and respect the rights and freedoms of the people."
SUPER CAPTION: Vladimir Putin, Russian President
Yeltsin, whose unexpected resignation on December 31st made Putin acting head of state, smiled during the ceremony that marked a peaceful and voluntary transfer of power - unprecedented for Russia.
The former President said that it was time for energetic, younger people to take charge and build a new Russia.
SOUNDBITE: (Russian)
"We should build a new Russia. That is why we need a new generation of younger politicians who are dedicated to the ideals of democracy. It is easier for them to break with the habits of the past than it is for us."
SUPER CAPTION: Boris Yeltsin, Former Russian President
In addition to the many top leaders, Putin found space to invite his former judo coach Anatoly Rakhlin, whom he credits with keeping him off the streets as a boy in St. Petersburg.
Putin is a judo black belt and still finds time to practice.
He also invited his former elementary school teacher, Vera Gurevich.
In his speech, Putin said his appointment marked an important moment in Russian history.
SOUNDBITE: (Russian)
"For the first time in Russian history, the executive power of the country is being transferred democratically, legally and peacefully."
SUPER CAPTION: Vladimir Putin, Russian President
Shortly after the swearing-in ceremony Putin named Russia's new prime minister as Mikhail Kasyanov, the cabinet's top economic policy maker.
Russia's economy has struggled in the decade since the end of Communism, with inefficient Soviet central planning replaced by a distorted free-market system dominated by corruption, organized crime and bureaucracy.
Putin hasn't said how he plans to tackle the mess.
Nor it is clear how he can resolve the rebellion in Chechnya, where a costly military campaign has retaken most of the separatist republic, but hasn't ended rebel ambushes and sniping.
Chechnya has complicated Russia's foreign policy, drawing criticism from Western governments at a time when Putin needs foreign loans and investment.
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[@jukio02]

Putin isn't perfect, but he certainly has made Russia strong again.

[@Boxinghockey23]

He has the same walking style as today. You can tell he’s very well trained in the arms

[@mszymani]

and the same right hand

[@LoveisaLie3494]

Bullhonk. That's not the same man.

[@jimmytimmy3680]

Magnificent leader who upholds his country's national sovereignty and interests against the world's number 1 terrorist with 800 bases around the world.

[@klausionadel8886]

Authentic = Timeless

[@klausionadel8886]

22 Years later, he take his Right ! Forza Mr. Presidente Wladimir Wladimirowitsch Putin 👍👍👍

[@lucius0malfoy]

How Handsome was and still Putin. !!

[@deleteduser1877]

putin is dead

[@Moderator_user]

@@deleteduser1877 what source do you have to confirm that?

[@deleteduser1877]

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[@deleteduser1877]

@@Moderator_user If you speak russian whatch it if you dont speak russian still watch it because you will understand whats going on by useing pictures

[@Moderator_user]

@@deleteduser1877 I get where your coming from, is this what everyone was talking about that Vladimir Putin has duplicates of himself? What was his cause of death.

[@danielamenuhin1981]

What a beautiful video of the respectful 🌺🌷🌸🌼🌻🌹president 😊

[@TonyBeanify]

The revival of Russia!

[@ok-se9jf]

Back to the poverty, just like 1917.

[@DakinRinone]

@@ok-se9jf 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ajschannel162]

Second fall of Russia

[@pocoyofranklinturtle5002]

@@ajschannel162 SECOND CIVIL WAR RUSSIAN: THE REVENGE OF LENIN

[@michaelthompson9548]

Hahahah. How's that revival going?

[@sudipghosh2518]

President Vladimir Putin❤

[@carolynpagliuca5657]

The eyes tell the truth!

[@markzuckerberg9817]

Cool

[@pappya27]

To be honest he looked like Daniel craig in his early days. And after ukraine invasion. I can say he's a russian james bond. Dominating NATO and America alone 😎

[@delightfulinsanity3622]

He can’t even dominate Ukraine

[@pappya27]

@@delightfulinsanity3622 yeah true. Because he owned it now

[@delightfulinsanity3622]

@@pappya27 he doesn’t even own the Donbas let alone Ukraine. He couldn’t even keep control of an airport near Kyiv with his most elite forces

[@pappya27]

@@delightfulinsanity3622 whatever happening there between the 2 countries should stop. Because innocent people are suffering the most. If fighting for power results in trouble to innocent people then that should end early. Which we know its not going to. But i think the move that he made is courageous. I mean the whole NATO and USA and Ukraine vs one man of russia. After bin Laden's execution by obama, putin is the second leader to take such daring step. Thats what i feel about putin personally otherwise whatever thats happening out there is completely wrong. Even if you are there my friend then my prayers are with you. Stay safe god bless !

[@pappya27]

@@delightfulinsanity3622 and by the way i love this name dick flinger. I myself fling my thing round and round inside the caves of all the girls in my life. Its cool bro !

[@BossySwan]

Yoris Beltsin

[@valeriakraynova5078]

Turning point in history with this guy. Intelligence like never seen before…

[@muusemuusealasow2699]

From horn of africa russia I loved people

[@anandhuradhakrishnan4454]

❤❤❤

[@kristijannikolicnikolic7676]

Bravo putine

[@henripentant1120]

Yeltsin lit as usual.

[@edwaldocamargo4387]

Sr Putin. Sou do Brasil e aqui a gente teve a notícia que o seu governo prendeu um alto militar acusado de trair seu governo. Peço ao senhor uma melhor investigação para esse caso. Todos do governo da Rússia sabe muito bem as consequências no caso de Auta traição. Por favor Sr Putin faça com que o seu governo investigue isso. Agradeço por sua atenção. Att

[@SoulSoldier420]

Putin

[@777person2]

THAT IS SOOO TRUE

[@user-gq1xw1uy3d]

Запись - старьё, а комменты свежие, казачковые, да и не по годам редковатые. Ну да ладно, типа я этого не заметил. Ни чувак, ни флажок не те.

[@silverhercules143]

2023 and he still there 😮

[@European100]

Russia Rip

[@eatinsomtin9984]

wdym?

[@OggyDesiDog]

@@eatinsomtin9984 russia goes down after that

[@eatinsomtin9984]

@@OggyDesiDog Not really, Putin has given Russia back the world stage attention and made it a great power again. The economy did go up but now it has gone down however with the emergence of China, Russia's economy will also go up a lot. TBH gorbachev and the Afghan people destroyed your country LOL

[@OggyDesiDog]

@@eatinsomtin9984 you live in russia?

[@eatinsomtin9984]

@@OggyDesiDog Yes

[@user-oj4wv2yf9q]

приемник по воле народа?

[@European100]

Андрей 😂😂😂😂russia rip

[@user-pf9gy4nj9r]

Кремлёвского...

[@user-qp5et4xx4f]

Хоть и отвечу спустя 4 года, но отвечу😁. После назначения Путина временного исполняющего президента в новогоднюю ночь через несколько месяцев прошли выборы, где народу на тот момент понравился Владимир Владимирович и проголосовал за него.

[@andrewerbold8005]

Vladimir Putin First Term May 1 2000-June 30 2004 2000.05.01-2004.06.30 Second Term July 1 2004-August 31 2008 2004.07.01-2008.08.31

[@omidjan4052]

☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿👈

[@crayon7369]

I think he brought so many positive changes in russia, his way of dealing with people on one to one basis and trying to solve issues at ground level is commendable. Wish India gets someone like him

[@nigelhateclock]

so u want an indian invasion of ukraine

[@crayon7369]

@@nigelhateclock no i am not in favour of invasions. Still that won't change my mind that Putin is the most powerful leader in the world right now. Not only he is fearless but I have seen many clips where he meet and greet his countrymen, just like a common man. He has everything that a leader should have.

[@artofcode7]

@@crayon7369 nice try troll

[@mejsonmejson8886]

@@artofcode7 said, a troll

[@tsotnetsotashvili139]

@@crayon7369Hitler was also powerful, fearless and greeted his countrymen, just like a "common man" 💪🏼 I'm sure you'd like to have someone like him too 🙄

[@serik1072]

путин от бога , желаю человеческий счастья и крепького здоровья .

[@saatvikpanda7479]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😇🥰🥰🥰

[@polish8550]

Vladimir Putin said the Arabian islands

[@reymundogonzalez4009]

The best

[@veyisveliyev7914]

This is real Putin. Who died in 2004

[@yardmyardm7457]

bro stop creating conspiracy No will one believe You

[@jojojojo4332]

Yes Yeltsin was the real putin

[@cartoonvrusisafalseflagtou8690]

True the new one is a different man, his ex wife told a German publication.

[@Mourinho244]

This putin is aggressive todays putinnis tactical player

[@dikaia8949]

He was arrested in August 2000 and condemned for a case corruption in Saint Petersburg But russian TV stations deleted and removed any proof of the footage. If you know a little russian language you can search in KZbin russian channel accounts about Putin arrest in the courtroom

[@christynjeksen3593]

Very handsome..😊

[@smiechowefilmiki8074]

PUTIN KREATURA

[@nicethings2070]

Putin before the thousands of botox injections, that eventually seeped into his brain.

[@edwardmannstein9067]

The biggest mistake in Russia's history...

[@footballlover502]

Yes because of his Russia still super power. Russia is in putinsm era where different religion culture ppl live with love and brotherhood practice their religion freely No rasicm in Russia Better than others European countries

[@reeneljoseph]

@@footballlover502 😂

[@footballlover502]

@@reeneljoseph 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@magusscythian]

@@footballlover502 based.

[@DUOTHEKINGS]

Yeah as he fuck very well to d enemies

[@note9s671]

По воле народа 😂😂😂😂😂

[@eduardssilins585]

Like a monarchy lmao