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. 2020 Jun 19;10(6):103. doi: 10.3390/bs10060103
Vladimir Putin President of the Russian Federation (2000–2008, since 2012), The Prime Minister of the RF (1999–2000, 2008–2012).
Dmitry Medvedev The Prime Minister of Russia (2012–2020), President of the Russian Federation (2008–2012).
Valentina Matviyenko Chairwoman of the Federation Council (since 2011).
Vyacheslav Volodin The 10th Chairman of the State Duma (since 2016).
Vladimir Zhirinovsky Russian politician, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR).
Gennady Zyuganov Russian politician, leader of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation.
Patriarch Kirill (Cyril) Russian Orthodox bishop.
Grigory Yavlinsky Russian economist and politician, Chairman of the social-liberal Yabloko Party (1993–2008).
Alexei Navalny Russian opposition leader.
Nikita Mikhalkov A famous Russian filmmaker, actor, and head of the Russian Cinematographers’ Union, He is actively involved in politics and is known as a strong supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ramzan Kadyrov Head of the Chechen Republic (since 2011).
Igor Sechin Deputy Prime Minister of Russia (2008–2012), CEO of Rosneft, the Russian state oil company (since 2012).
Sergey Sobyanin Mayor of Moscow city (since 2010).
Sergey Shoygu Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation (since 2012).
Sergey Lavrov Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (since 2004).
Alexander Prokhanov Russian writer and public figure, editor-in-chief of Russia’s ultra-right opposition newspaper “Zavtra”.