"Vladimir Putin has won the Russian vote and is about to embark on his second consecutive term as the Russian President. What lies ahead for Russia and the world now? That question is put to the official

Over 1,500 foreign observers were present for Russian election. Here are some of their observations.

"Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with former presidential candidates in Moscow. Putin has received 76.6% of the votes" - RT

"Vladimir Putin personally, as required by law, filed to the Central Election Commission the documents required for the nomination as a candidate for the presidential election in 2018." - Russia

Putin was asked to comment on Washington's concern about one particular individual disqualified from contesting Russia's presidency because of his criminal record.

"The Central Election Commission has received 64 applications to run for Russia’s highest office next March, its head told journalists after the deadline for self-nominated candidates expired. Russian

"The Communist Party of Russia nominated Pavel Grudinin. He's the director of a millionaire-sovkhoz in the Moscow Region." - Vesti

"Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at the 17th congress of the United Russia party in Moscow."

Answers why he thinks he would make a better president than Putin. Subtitles by Vesti

"Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual news conference 2017"

Russian TV discussion on coming presidential elections.

“Yes, I will run as a candidate for the Russian presidency” #Putin2018