| Acting President of the Russian Federation | |
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| Исполняющий обязанности Президента Российской Федерации | |
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| Executive branch in Russian Politics | |
| Status | Acting head of state Head of government (ex officio according to the Constitution) |
| Member of | Government State Council Security Council |
| Term length | Situational |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Russia |
The acting president of the Russian Federation (Russian: Исполняющий обязанности Президента Российской Федерации) is a temporary post provided by the Constitution of Russia. The acting president is a person who fulfils the duties of the president of the Russian Federation when cases of incapacity and vacancy occur. However, the person who takes office is more limited in power as the acting president can not dissolve the State Duma, call a referendum, or propose constitutional amendments. This post is held by the prime minister of Russia.