On March 27, 2000, he became the third president of Russia and was re-elected in 2004; 20 12 On May 7, he became the president of Russia for the third time; 2065438+On May 7, 2008, he became the president of Russia for the fourth time. Since Putin took office as president, he has revived and promoted Russia's international status after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, strengthened the power of the federal government internally, cracked down on economic oligarchs, rectified market order, and strengthened army building; Efforts should be made to improve the international environment, expand diplomatic space and oppose NATO's eastward expansion. It is tough on domestic and foreign policies and controversial on the issue of democracy. Putin was once selected as the most influential person in the world by Time and Forbes magazines.