<p>Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president for a fourth term at a ceremony in the Kremlin today, extending his almost two-decade rule by another six years.</p>.<p>"I consider it my duty and my life's aim to do everything possible for Russia, for its present and for its future," Putin said, with his hand on the Russian constitution.</p>.<p>Putin, in power since 1999, was predictably re-elected in Russia's March presidential election with 76.7 percent of the vote.</p>.<p>"I strongly feel conscious of my colossal responsibility," Putin said at the ceremony before thanking Russians for their "sincere support" and "cohesiveness".</p>.<p>"We have revived pride in our fatherland," Putin said.</p>.<p>"As head of state, I will do all I can to multiply the strength and prosperity of Russia." Earlier Russian state television showed Putin walking to the new Russian-made presidential limousine that drove him to the lavish ceremony.</p>
<p>Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president for a fourth term at a ceremony in the Kremlin today, extending his almost two-decade rule by another six years.</p>.<p>"I consider it my duty and my life's aim to do everything possible for Russia, for its present and for its future," Putin said, with his hand on the Russian constitution.</p>.<p>Putin, in power since 1999, was predictably re-elected in Russia's March presidential election with 76.7 percent of the vote.</p>.<p>"I strongly feel conscious of my colossal responsibility," Putin said at the ceremony before thanking Russians for their "sincere support" and "cohesiveness".</p>.<p>"We have revived pride in our fatherland," Putin said.</p>.<p>"As head of state, I will do all I can to multiply the strength and prosperity of Russia." Earlier Russian state television showed Putin walking to the new Russian-made presidential limousine that drove him to the lavish ceremony.</p>