Putin himself will name the name of his successor

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the task of any leader, all the more such a rank as the president, is to offer the company to a person whom he considers worthy to work on this place further. Putin said this on Thursday in Moscow at a meeting at Moscow State University with his proxies.

“If people agree, support, then this will be a continuation of what is being done now,” Putin emphasized. “But even if this person is worthy, experienced, still another person. Fresh ideas, fresh people, fresh approaches to solving the problems that are facing the country come with him. This is always a plus.”

At the same time, Putin again opposed the change in the constitution and an increase in the presidential period of up to 7 years, it is communicated to Interfax. “The lawmakers laid four years - not a long and not short time,” said the presidential candidate. “Two times four, if a person works normally,“ people will understand and appreciate it. ”

“If you perform the duties of the head of state, then you need to work with the full dedication of strength. Seven years with full dedication to work - you can go crazy,” Putin joked. Putin considers 5 years the maximum term of presidency.