President of the Russian Federation

The President is mentioned in the constitution before the Federal Assembly (parliament ) and the government , reflecting its position in the whole political system.

Is elected for six years in a secret election , by direct universal ( 50 % attendance required for the validity of the elections ) . About this position may apply for a Russian citizen counting a minimum of 35 years and who has at least 10 years residing in the territory of the Federation. The President may exercise his office a maximum of two times in a row ( this does not mean , however, that he can not perform more than two times) . Federal constitutional law of 21 November 2008 Duma amended the constitution extending the presidential term to 6 years law came into force .

The president is considered the head of state and guarantor of the Constitution and the rights and freedoms of man and citizen . It is an entity defines the basic directions of domestic and foreign policy, as well as a representative of the Federation in the country and in international relations . Therefore directs the foreign policy of the state shall negotiate and sign international agreements signed by the credentials. Settles the matter of citizenship and gives state awards , titles and higher military ranks . It has the power of pardon .

In addition to the above , the President may:

- manage the elections to the Duma , it can also be solved
- submit draft laws Duma ,
- sign and publish the laws,
- refer to the Federal Assembly of the annual proclamation on the state of the state.

President of the Russian Federation is also the holder of an extensive powers of creative ; submit candidates for positions:

- Prime Minister ,
- President of the Central Bank ,
- Judges of the Constitutional Court , Supreme Court , Supreme Arbitration Court , other federal courts ,
- Attorney General.

President of the Russian Federation is also the supreme head of the armed forces , may introduce martial law and the unique form and head the Security Council of the Russian Federation , approved by state military doctrine , appoint and dismiss the supreme command of the Armed Forces of the Federation.

He may be removed from office on the basis put forward by the Duma accusations of treason or other grave crime , the Supreme Court confirmed an indictment of the Federation of the occurrence of the offense of acting president and the ruling of the Constitutional Court of the Federation to observe the applicable charges eject mode .