According to a report, Vladimir Putin has won the presidential election. Reportedly, the result was always certain as all credible opponents are dead or in prison. According to reports, he has been president since 2000 apart from four years as prime minister because of a two term time limit imposed by the russian constitution, he has since changed the rules.
Reportedly, Vladimir Putin is unaffiliated and a political opponent was Nikolai Kharitonov representing the communist party; 33 years since the absolution of the soviet union it remains the second most popular party.
According to reports, Vladimir Putin worked as a kgb intelligence officer, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel before the absolution of the soviet union. Reportedly, he began his political career in 1996.