🇷🇺 Russia
Federal semi-presidential republicElectoral autocracy
Vladimir Putin
President · 5,229 days in office · 1,344 days remaining
How the political system works in Russia
Russians vote for a president every six years. Rule changes passed in 2020 reset the count on Vladimir Putin's earlier terms, which means he can legally stay in power until 2036. The president appoints a prime minister to help run the government.
Next election: 2030 — Next Russian presidential election, expected March 2030.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Vladimir Putin
8,151 days · 2 terms
Shortest-serving
Victor Chernomyrdin
1 days
Average tenure
1,870 days
Vladimir Putin: 180% above average
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Russia
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Vladimir Putin | May 7, 2012 | Incumbent | 5,229 |
| 4 |  Dmitry Medvedev | May 7, 2008 | May 7, 2012 | 1,461 |
| 3 | Vladimir Putin | May 7, 2000 | May 7, 2008 | 2,922 |
| 2 |  Victor Chernomyrdin | Nov 5, 1996 | Nov 6, 1996 | 1 |
| 1 |  Boris Yeltsin | Jul 10, 1991 | Dec 31, 1999 | 3,096 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Russia?
- Vladimir Putin has been President of Russia since May 7, 2012.
- How is the leader of Russia chosen?
- Russians vote for a president every six years. Rule changes passed in 2020 reset the count on Vladimir Putin's earlier terms, which means he can legally stay in power until 2036. The president appoints a prime minister to help run the government.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Russia?
- Vladimir Putin, with 8,151 days in office across 2 terms.