Many believe it is designed to bring former President Vladimir Putin back . But his comments came after a three-hour televised question-and-answer session with the Russian public which reinforced some experts ' view he remained the country 's real leader . Putin stepped down as President in May after two terms and is now PM . Dmitri Medvedev proposed in 2010 that head of state 's powers be extended .
Many believe it is designed to bring former President Vladimir Putin back . Putin stepped down as President in May after two terms and is now PM . Dmitri Medvedev proposed in 2010 that head of state 's powers be extended .