Third inauguration of Vladimir Putin

The third inauguration of Vladimir Putin as the president of Russia took place on Monday, May 7, 2012, in the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Third presidential inauguration of
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin takes the oath of office as the president of Russia.
DateMay 7, 2012 (2012-05-07)
LocationGrand Kremlin Palace,
Moscow
ParticipantsPresident of Russia, Vladimir Putin
Assuming office
President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev
Leaves office
Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Russia, Valery Zorkin
Administering oath

The ceremony was attended by about three thousand people, including ministers, governors, deputies, senators, foreign ambassadors and religious leaders, as well as Russian scientists and artists.

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