<P> The president is elected directly through a popular vote to a six - year term . The law prohibits anyone from ever being elected to the presidency for a third consecutive term . In all , three individuals have served four presidencies spanning six full terms . On 7 May 2012 , Vladimir Putin became the fourth and current president . </P>
<P> The president is elected directly through a popular vote to a six - year term . The law prohibits anyone from ever being elected to the presidency for a third consecutive term . In all , three individuals have served four presidencies spanning six full terms . On 7 May 2012 , Vladimir Putin became the fourth and current president . </P>
who is the president of russia right now
who is the president of russia right now
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin