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ESL / EFL Lesson Activity on Vladimir Putin

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has Russians that he thinks Vladimir Putin be Russia’s next leader. This makes it certain Mr Putin will win the presidential in 2012. Putin was president for two from 2000 to 2008. Straight Medvedev made his announcement, Putin outlined his to the Russian congress in the Kremlin. Russian presidents will serve for six years. Two six-year terms Putin could stay in until 2024.

Mr Putin still has a of power even he is not president. Many Russians see him as a leader. He moved Russia from communism into a country many people are rich. He said he would focus education, health care and housing if he became president . He also promised to Russia fairer for working people by taxing the . He said: "The task of the government is not only to honey into a cup, but sometimes to bitter medicine."