1、 Putin's personality charm
1. Lead Russia to regain the confidence of great powers
Compared with Gorbachev's softness and Yeltsin's fatigue, Putin has great personal charm. Not to mention the popular song "marry a man like Putin" in the streets of Russia, the global political arena in 2007 has almost become Putin's show. Although the Soviet Union has disintegrated for many years, many Russians still have a deep feeling of great power. After Putin took office, he resumed the long-range cruise of the air force and Navy that had been interrupted since the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Russian strategic bombers began to soar around the world. Aircraft carriers also sailed to the Atlantic Ocean. He vigorously promoted Arctic scientific research, planted Russia's three color flag on the Arctic seabed, and won new territory and natural resources for the country.
2. Putin's image as a patriot has won him a lot of support
Russia has failed twice in its bid to host the Winter Olympics. Before regaining the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, everyone felt that there was little hope. However, Putin visited Guatemala's public relations in person and explained Russia's advantages fluently in English and French. His smile and self-confidence moved everyone and finally brought back face to Russia, a big sports country.
3. Set an example and crack down on corruption
In Russia, except for some opposition politicians, few ordinary people do not support Putin. Over the years since he took office, he has managed the country and restored the economy conscientiously, and his achievements are obvious to all. Moreover, he has never heard of corruption or scandal. It is a rare "non stick pot". Living in the world's most expensive Moscow, Putin's annual salary is only 81000 US dollars. His father left two domestic classic cars and a small private house. According to the assets statistics of government officials released by the Russian Central Election Commission this year, his property has shrunk by half compared with four years ago, far inferior to many cabinet ministers. Only in this way can he be calm when cracking down on financial crime and corruption.
2、 Putin's domestic and foreign policies
Internal policy
economic development
After Putin became president, he was faced with a complex political and economic situation. Putin believes that Russia's new economy should be a diversified economy. In addition to modern energy enterprises, it should also have competitive high-tech and knowledge-based sectors. He advocated improving the quality of education, cultivating innovative talents and improving the level of science and technology; Support large infrastructure projects, develop new industries, and continue to support agriculture; Reduce state intervention and give play to the role of market mechanism; Improve the market environment and enhance the attractiveness of investment; Balance the pension system and formulate flexible tax policies.
social undertakings
Putin advocated improving the quality of medical services; Solve the shortage of preschool education resources and ensure educational equity; Create 25 million new high-quality jobs for people with higher education; Solve housing problems for 60% of households by 2020; Develop public welfare and philanthropy; Further solve the problem of poverty.
Ethnic issues
Putin believed that federal financial support should continue to be provided for the development of Russia's North Caucasus region, but regional political parties must not be established in all parts of Russia, nor should politicians rely on separatist and nationalist forces to participate in the election of local chief executives; Foreigners with other cultural and historical traditions should respect local customs, and any aggressive, provocative and rude behavior should be severely responded to by government agencies.
Political reform
After Putin came to power, in order to strengthen the national unified power system and legal order, he carried out major reforms in Russia's political system: seven federal districts were established throughout the country, which were managed by representatives appointed by the president; Form a unified and vertical executive power system according to law and determine the intervention right of the federal Central Committee; Reform the composition of the upper house of the Russian parliament - the Federal Council.
Military construction
Russia is a country with a military tradition. Putin signed and approved the "concept of national security of the Russian Federation" and the "military doctrine of the Russian Federation" in January and April 2001. Putin said that by 2020, the proportion of new weapons and equipment of the Russian army should not be less than 70%. In terms of strategic power, Putin believes that the means to maintain the balance of global strategic power is to develop the ability to break through the anti missile system, not to establish a flashy anti missile system.
foreign policy
Restoration of status: in terms of diplomacy, Putin tried to restore Russia's superpower status in the Soviet era, and achieved some success. For example, at the 2007 Munich conference, Putin accused the United States of arbitrariness in international affairs and claimed that the United States "uses power without concealment" in international affairs. Russia is not only a "strategic partnership" with China, but also Russia under Putin has concluded strategic relations with the European Union, the United States and other western countries.
Military policy: in 2001, Putin established a military base in Central Asia for cooperation. Putin opposed the establishment of American missile defense in Europe. In 2007, Putin and the Czech Republic agreed to pay the Soviet radar of the Czech Republic and Azerbaijan. In 2011, Putin said that international law supports sanctions against Libya as aggression and that there is no reason.
Nuclear policy: Russia and Iran cooperate closely on nuclear technology, help Iran build Bushehr nuclear power station, and use Iran's nuclear status to curb western developed countries. Putin said at the opening that he did not support Iran's nuclear program, and the G8 would vote against it. After the founding of the people's Republic of China, Russia rarely exchanges with North Korea and supports South Korea. Putin visited North Korea and said that he could help North Korea alleviate its economic problems. In 2002, Russia tried to intervene in North Korea's nuclear program, but failed. In 2006, after the North Korean nuclear test explosion, Putin was informed of the condemnation, convened a six nation meeting and came to the five countries to discuss the issue. Media commentary: Putin opposes foreign development of nuclear weapons.
Against US intervention: when talking about a series of unrest in Arab countries, Putin warned western countries led by the United States not to allow military intervention like Libya in Syria. He said that the intervention of the United States and NATO in other countries will not consolidate global stability. On the contrary, it will play a destructive role. Putin stressed: "no one has the right to go beyond the authorization of the United Nations, especially the use of force against sovereign states."