What Happens In Russia If Vladimir Putin Dies In Office?

All eyes are on Russia and its president Vladimir Putin as Putin continues waging an invasive war on Ukraine. International events are sparking global interest in the question of how and why Russia and Ukraine ended up at war, and how Putin ended up in power to begin with. As many writers and students of political history have discussed over the years, Putin’s rise to power from the ranks of the KGB has involved international intrigue, shady dealings, and brutal violence. Amid long-standing accusations of election fraud and constitutional manipulation, he’s installed himself as the authoritarian leader of Russia for the foreseeable future – but what happens in Russia if Vladimir Putin dies in office?