Russian President Vladimir Putin himself spoke about a possible successor on his post, as he fears the anger of other representatives of the Russian elite.

This was stated by the Russian historian and political scientist Andrei Piontkovsky, reports Kasparov. En.

"He also understands what ferment is going on in the" elite ". One of the standard methods to prevent the inevitable consequences - checking the environment. And Putin pretends to be a "hose": "Well, you guys are worried? I'm leaving myself. So the successor has already appointed himself ". This crisis at the top will somehow be resolved, but guessing about the details is a thankless thing. Nevertheless, judging by the latest events, the denouement will occur sooner rather than later, "he said..

According to the political scientist, the authorities of the Russian Federation need to solve the "current issue" - who will be the next president.

"And this is not a question of 2018, but a question of the middle of the 17th. "Elections" in Russia are always manipulations that formalize the alternative found by other means. The question of the transit of power is being decided today, "he stressed..

As the "Observer" wrote, Putin kept the intrigue for the presidential elections in Russia, which will take place in March 2018.

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