Do you know the meaning of the word "inauguration"? Literally, it translates as "initiation into the augurs." This is the ceremony of the inauguration of a new position. The ritual is borrowed from the coronation of monarchs. Today this word, previously distributed more abroad, began to be used in our country.
Traditions
The inauguration of the president in Russia is always a very solemn and exciting ceremony. Its main attributes are keynote speech, anthem, raising the flag over the Kremlin, and an oath. In our country, an inauguration is held every six years. This ritual is performed on the 30th day after the official presentation of the election results.
How does it go
The solemn inauguration according to the established tradition begins at twelve o'clock in the afternoon. Its length does not exceed an hour. A few minutes before the ceremony, a motorcade of the popularly elected president of Russia drives into Spassky Gate. As soon as the chimes begin to beat, the head of state passes into the St. Andrew's Hall of the Kremlin and rises to a specially prepared podium. The presidential standard and the state flag are placed in the room, which are placed in a certain order, according to the available protocol (to the nearest centimeter).
On the platform where the oath will be taken, the chairman of the Constitutional Court of the country places the Presidential Badge and the Constitution. Then the chairmen of both houses of the Russian parliament rise to the podium.
Guests of the inauguration
Before the appearance of the future president, the Andreevsky and St. George halls are filled with guests. As a rule, approximately two thousand people receive invitations. For the most part, these are representatives of science, culture, business, foreign and Russian diplomats.
Oath
The future president takes the oath of allegiance to the Fatherland. Moreover, his right hand rests with the Constitution of the Russian Federation. Upon its completion, the President of the Constitutional Court solemnly announces that the new president has taken office and solemnly presents him with the symbols of power. The national anthem sounds, and the presidential standard is raised above the Kremlin.
Symbols of power
So, as you understand, inauguration is a procedure during which a legally elected president in a solemn atmosphere receives symbols of power. What is it? There are three such symbols in Russia - this is the Sign, the Constitution and the standard, which, as a rule, is always in the office of the incumbent president, and only during trips does he accompany the head of state. The sign is a golden cross on which the coat of arms of Russia is depicted. It is covered with ruby enamel and mounted on a powerful golden chain. “Benefit, honor and glory” - this inscription is carved on its reverse side. The inaugural copy of the Constitution of the Russian Federation exists in a single copy. It was completed in 1996 by decree of Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin. The volume is intertwined with dark red leather and painted with gold stamping. He is constantly in the Kremlin, in the library of the President of Russia.
Putin's inauguration
Since 2000, when Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin first headed the state, distinguished foreign guests have not been invited to the ceremony. The Kremlin believes that the inauguration is an internal Russian event. The third inauguration of President Putin was very solemn.
This event occurred on May 7, 2012. First, the previous president, Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev, traveled around the Kremlin. He warmly said goodbye to the soldiers of the Moscow garrison. In his speech, Vladimir Putin noted the great contribution of Dmitry Medvedev to the revival of Russia. The president took the oath of office in the Russian Constitution. The third inauguration is a more massive ceremony than the previous ones. Three thousand guests were invited - State Duma deputies, members of the Constitutional Court, government representatives.
After the official inauguration procedure, Patriarch Kirill blessed Vladimir Putin. Then a moleben was served to serve the Fatherland. For Cyril, this inauguration is the first ceremony when the president was blessed. Boris Yeltsin took office without the blessing of the church.
Now you know what an inauguration is, how a ceremony takes place, what traditions appear in a resurgent Russia.