Vladimir Putin became acting president of Russia on December 31, 1999. This came after the surprise and unexpected resignation of Boris Yeltsin. Putin served as acting president until his election to a full term in 2000.
Vladimir Putin
In December 1999 Boris Yeltsin resigned as Russia's president because of failing health.
In December 1999 Boris Yeltsin resigned as Russia's president because of failing health.
In December 1999 Boris Yeltsin resigned as Russia's president because of failing health.
1999, he became president in 2000.
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Putin is a former KGB official who was active in Boris Yeltsin's administration after Yeltsin became President of Russia in 1991. Putin was the head of Russia's Security Council in 1999 and was Prime Minister from 1999 to 2000 - he became Acting President when Yeltsin resigned at the end of 1999. He ran in the subsequent election and became President in May, 2000.
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Vladimir Putin was acting president after succeeding Boris Yeltsin who resigned December 31, 1999. He was elected president in March of 2000.