Former Presidents
Further information: List of presidents of RussiaAs of 2012 there were three former Presidents:
| Name | Term of office | Length of term |
|---|---|---|
| Boris Yeltsin | 1991–1999 | 70008000000000000008 years, 70006000000000000006 days |
| Vladimir Putin | 2000–2008 | 70008000000000000008 years, 50000000000000000000 days |
| Dmitry Medvedev | 2008–2012 | 70004000000000000004 years, 50000000000000000000 days |
| Vladimir Putin | 2012–current |
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