After becoming Russia's president in 1999, Vladimir Putin made it his mission to

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After becoming Russia's president in 1999, Vladimir Putin worked to strengthen the role of the central government. He concentrated power in the presidency and reduced the power of regional governors. This was in contrast to the decentralization efforts of his predecessor, Boris Yeltsin. Putin also worked to increase state control of the media and used tactics to suppress opposition and consolidate his power.

After Becoming Russia's President in 1999, Vladimir Putin Made It