First inauguration of Vladimir Putin

2000 presidential inauguration of
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin takes the oath of office as the
president of Russia.
DateMay 7, 2000; 24 years ago (2000-05-07)
LocationGrand Kremlin Palace,
Moscow
ParticipantsPresident of RussiaVladimir Putin
Assuming office
Former President of RussiaBoris Yeltsin
Formally leaving office
President of the Constitutional Court of Russia, Marat Baglai
Administering oath
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The first inauguration of Vladimir Putin as the president of Russia took place on Sunday, May 7, 2000. The ceremony was held for the first time in the Grand Kremlin Palace and lasted exactly one hour.

Despite the fact that Boris Yeltsin at the time of the ceremony was already a former president (having resigned December 31, 1999), he was formally invited as a guest, but took part in the ceremony as the outgoing president.