2 mars 2008 - ELECTION: Dmitry Medvedev is elected president
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With Putin reaching his two-term limit, his former Kremlin chief of staff and deputy prime minister is elected with 71.2% of the vote. Putin becomes Prime Minister. During Medvedev's time in office, presidential terms are extended from four years to six -- just in time for Putin's return.
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