Originally Posted by CyberSEO

He hasn't changed the Constitution. He has handled it his own way. This is what the Russian Constitution of 1993 says: Russian Constitution (use Google translate): "The same person can not hold the office of President of Russian Federation for more than two consecutive terms."

Putin did not change it. The Constitution does not explain the meaning of "consecutive". Does it mean if you were a president of Russia during two consecutive terms, you can not participate in the elections anymore - for life? Or maybe it means that you can not be elected just for the 3rd consecutive term, but can do it after a break?