7 May 2000 Posted on May 6, 2014 by Staff Vladimir Putin becomes the president of Russia. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job." Douglas Adams — Click here for more from Douglas Adams Related posts: 1 July 2000 12 October 2000 13 February 2000 24 April 1967 24 April 1967 22 March 1978