The Russian Federation's change from 83 "Regions,Republics,and other entities" into eight new administrative units occurred in ______.

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The change from 83 "Regions, Republics, and other entities" into eight new administrative units occurred in the year 2000, as part of a political and administrative reorganization of the country under President Vladimir Putin. The new administrative units are known as federal districts and are headed by presidentially appointed representatives. This change was seen as a way to consolidate power and increase control over the regions by the central government.

The Russian Federation's Change from 83 "Regions,Republics,and Other Entities" into Eight