Russia's first president calls current head of state a possible successor
Russia's first president Boris Yeltsin has not transferred power to current head of state Vladimir Putin. During his televised address to the citizens, the politician named the current Russian leader as a possible successor. Former Yeltsin's adviser Georgy Satarov spoke about this.
Georgy Satarov Photo: Kirill Iskoldsky < Recall that during the "straight line" Vladimir Putin said that the first Russian president did not transfer much to him. The Russian leader stressed that he had obtained it in accordance with the constitution - the final decision was made by the citizens.
According to Satarov, Yeltsin's announcement meant that the executive branch, including the presidential administration and the government, would work for Putin. At the same time, there was very strong electoral competition.
“It was a normal election campaign,” said Satarov, quoted by URA.RU.
Yeltsin's former adviser also added that the incumbent Russian president had given Putin some advantage under the constitution. It cannot be said that he was an “ordinary” participant in the elections.
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