Name: Putin's plans: What Russian president's surprise means - BBC News
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This is a scenario that just a day ago, I don't think any Russian really would have predicted.

It has been a were a couple of days in Russian politics with a big shakeup.

That seems to be all about solving the biggest political issue here, which is what happens when Vladimir Putin's forced to step down from the presidency in 2024.

First, though, this country has a brand new prime minister, the country's chief taxman, who's now being thrust into the political spotlight for the first time.

Taking over from Dimitri Media Jeff, he got a massive vote of support from parliament.

383 votes in favour, not a single one against on Mr Mcd.

Media, for the time being at least, has been sidelined.

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The 1st 1 is a slightly weakened presidency, so in the future nobody will be able to rule for as long as Putin has.

Then there's a slightly strengthened parliament, and finally the State Council, a body that Mr Putin already heads.

Well, Mr Putin says, is about more democracy and better governance.

But many Russians think this is actually the start of his transition plan.

After two decades in power, he has interest.

For example, after the reforms, he could continue to influence things through the State Council once its powers have bean beefed up.

Others see new faces, but the same old ideas they talk about smoke and mirrors many Russians.

 They see this as very much part of Mr Putin, trying to secure his own political future on creating some kind of new role for himself as a supreme leader here in Russia. 