Question

How did Vladimir Putin first become president of Russia?

He was named acting president.
He was elected in a scheduled vote.
He was the leader of an aggressive revolution.
He was elected prime minister, then president.

Answer 1

On 31 December 1999, Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned and, according to the Constitution of Russia, Putin became Acting President of the Russian Federation. On assuming this role, Putin went on a previously scheduled visit to Russian troops in Chechnya.