On March 27th, 2000, Vishnyakov, Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Russia, announced that according to the preliminary results of the votes, Putin was elected as the third president of the Russian Federation with over 50% of the votes. On April 5th, 20021,Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Presidential Authority Bill. According to the bill, President Putin can be re-elected for two terms after the end of this term.

Personality influence

Putin has almost become the idol of the Russian people and the "Transformers" in the minds of young people ―― in line with all kinds of people's appetites and hobbies. As a legend of "007", Putin has been made into a thrilling detective film, which is brave and invincible.

Putin's image has been written into popular songs and widely sung. In 2002, a popular song named "Marry someone like Putin" swept the streets of Russia.