Election
Putin won the 2012 Russian presidential elections in the first round, with 63.6% of the vote
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2012 in Russia
Explore 10 historical events and records for Russia in 2012.
Historical records for Russia in 2012
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Economy of Russia
On his first day as President, Putin issued 14 Presidential decrees, which are sometimes called the "May Decrees" by the media, including a lengthy one stating wide-ranging goals for the Russian economy
Inauguration
Putins presidency is inaugurated in the Kremlin
May Decrees
On his first day as President, Putin issued 14 Presidential decrees, which are sometimes called the "May Decrees" by the media, including a lengthy one stating wide-ranging goals for the Russian economy
President of Russia
Putins presidency is inaugurated in the Kremlin
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Euro 2012 Fourth Goal Against Czechs
Pavlyuchenko comes off the bench and scores Russia's fourth goal against the Czech Republic, capping a spectacular opening match at Euro 2012.
Euro 2012 Goal Against Czechs
Shirokov scores Russia's second goal against the Czech Republic, extending an early lead in the team's emphatic 4-1 opening victory.
Euro 2012 Opening Match Double
Dzagoev scores twice in Russia's 4-1 victory over the Czech Republic at Euro 2012 and finishes the competition with three goals.
Russia Euro 2012 Captaincy
Arshavin captains Russia at Euro 2012, but a final group defeat to Greece eliminates a team that had started by defeating the Czech Republic.
Russia Euro 2012 Goalkeeper Selection
Akinfeev travels with Russia's Euro 2012 squad while recovering from injury, with Vyacheslav Malafeev taking the starting goalkeeper role.
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