Putin and the issue of the transfer of power in Russia – Google Search https://www.google.com/search?q=Putin+and+the+issue+of+the+transfer+of+power+in+Russia&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&oq=Putin+and+the+issue+of+the+transfer+of+power+in+Russia&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRirAtIBCTM0MzQwajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Vladimir Putin has effectively addressed the issue of the transfer of power by altering the political system to allow him to remain in power until at least 2036, while also delegating day-to-day management and cultivating a new generation of loyal officials. The transition is designed not for a genuine h

Putin and the issue of the transfer of power in Russia – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Putin+an…
Vladimir Putin has effectively addressed the issue of the transfer of power by altering the political system to allow him to remain in power until at least 2036, while also delegating day-to-day management and cultivating a new generation of loyal officials. The transition is designed not for a genuine handover to a single successor, but to maintain authority firmly in Putin’s hands through a reorganized system. [1, 2, 3] 
Key Aspects of the Power Structure • Constitutional Changes: A 2020 national referendum approved constitutional amendments that, among other things, effectively reset Putin’s presidential term limits, allowing him to run for two more six-year terms after his current term expired in 2024.
• Delegation, Not Relinquishment: Current personnel moves (in 2024-2025) indicate a “regime transition” where Putin delegates routine management to younger officials from his inner circle while retaining strategic and ultimate control.
• Strengthening Other Bodies: Putin has enhanced the role of the State Council and the Security Council, which some analysts believe could be potential “retirement homes” allowing him to retain significant influence even if he were to eventually leave the presidency.
• Absence of a Clear Successor: While several individuals are discussed as potential successors (such as Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Tula Governor Alexei Dyumin, and Defense Minister Andrei Belousov), no single person has been clearly designated. Putin has stated that the choice is ultimately for the people and that there should be several candidates.
• Cultivating Loyalty: Promotions are favoring younger officials, including former bodyguards and those from the security services, whose fortunes and loyalty are personally tied to Putin. He has also indicated that future political leaders must be veterans of the Ukraine war, further entrenching a hard-line, nationalist approach. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 

In essence, the issue of the “transfer of power” in Russia under Putin has been reframed. Instead of planning to transfer power to a successor, Putin has transformed the system to ensure his continued rule and the preservation of his political model for the long term. [1, 9, 10] 

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[1]  nestcentre.org/transition-wi…
[2]  nestcentre.org/transition-wi…
[3]  npr.org/2020/07/01/886440694…
[4]  meduza.io/en/feature/2020/01…
[5]  aljazeera.com/news/2020/3/10…
[6]  newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-…
[7]  reuters.com/world/europe/put…
[8]  rferl.org/a/russia-putin-suc…
[9]  politico.eu/article/who-will…
[10]  institutmontaigne.org/en/exp…
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