Russia: Vladimir Putin sworn in for fourth presidential term

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At Vladimir Putin's inauguration in 2012,
his motorcade drove down deserted streets in Moscow
This was followed by widespread protests and a police crackdown.
After protests already this weekend
Putin is keen to avoid too flashy an event.
He's expected to meet just his campaign volunteers.
This may reflect a change in focus for Putin.
Russia has been hit by sanctions,
and is in standoff with the West over issues
like the poisoning of the Russian x-spy in the UK,
and Russia's backing of Syria's president.
Facing international isolation,
Putin's promising to improve the domestic situation.
"The government's actions put a stop to the decline.
Ensuring recovery and revival in many sectors of the economy.
The economy is showing a pattern of growth,
at the same time we managed not only to ensure stability
but formed a new macro-economic reality with low inflation.
Despite volatile geopolitics and a shrinking population,
Russia's economy has rebounded from a recession.
It's expected to grow 1.7 percent this year.
Well above figures seen in 2015 to 16, and unemployment has fallen.
Russia has strong productivity,
and investors are optimistic about surging oil prices.
Putin has promised no tax increase until the end of this year,
to assuage fears that a spending spree would mean a tax hike.
The Constitution bars Putin from
running again after this term.
Although he said he doesn't intend to change the constitution,
he has so far named no successor
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Russia: Vladimir Putin sworn in for fourth presidential term

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