MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The ceremony of inaugurating Vladimir Putin as the president of the Russian Federation has kicked off in the Kremlin.

In less than an hour, Putin, who garnered 87.28% votes in the March election, will become the country’s president for the fifth time.

The main event will be held at the Grand Kremlin Palace but parts of it will take place outside at Cathedral Square where the Kremlin Presidential Regiment will march following the ceremony.