The Kremlin bells rang out a new era at noon yesterday when Dmitri Medvedev takes office as the third President of Russia and its youngest leader for 114 years.
But even at his inauguration Mr Medvedev, 42, is unable to escape the shadow of his predecessor, Vladimir Putin. His first act as President will be to appoint his patron in a job-swap that allows Mr Putin to keep a firm grip on power.
by pol0
May 8, 2008 - 10:57
by newshunter
April 16, 2008 - 5:55
President Vladimir Putin has accepted an offer to become chairman of the dominant United Russia party.
Mr Putin, who steps down as Kremlin leader next month, told nearly 600 party delegates on Tuesday "I accept the invitation of the party".
Mr Putin is due to hand over the presidency to his long-standing aide Dmitry Medvedev. Mr Putin confirmed that he would become prime minister.
Correspondents say the party job will give Mr Putin an additional power base.
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