Vladimir Putin – I am back! Part II
Putin, a former KGB officer who has worked to stabilize Russia's economy and curtail dissent, won the March presidential election with nearly 65% of the vote.
One of Putin's first tasks was to nominate Medvedev to become prime minister.
International observers said there was legitimate uncertainty about the vote, and chess champion-turned-opposition activist Garry Kasparov accused Putin's supporters of "massive fraud."
Under Russia's newly amended constitution, Putin will serve a six-year term and, if re-elected, could remain in power until 2024 -- the longest of any Russian leader since Joseph Stalin.
On Sunday, hundreds of people, including opposition leaders and a popular blogger, were arrested in anti-Putin protests.
Many chanted slogans such as "Russia without Putin" and "Putin is a thief."
The protest turned violent when a large number of demonstrators veered off the agreed route of the march, and some protesters fought with police.
Clashes broke out, with some protesters throwing objects -- including sticks and at least one flare -- at police.
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