From Putin's protector to possible successor: The rise of Aleksey Dyumin

Is there a successor to Putin? Media outlets worldwide suggest that the dictator's former bodyguard might be prepared for this position. Aleksey Dyumin has been in the Kremlin since the beginning, but only now is he assuming the role of special assistant, making him a prime candidate to be Putin's deputy.

In Russia, Vladimir Putin was inaugurated a week ago. Despite this, the dictator is already making drastic and surprising changes to the positions of his ministers. One of the first to depart was Sergei Shoigu, the head of the Ministry of Defense. However, this appears to be just one of many changes.

According to the British newspaper The Sun, another significant adjustment in the Kremlin may be forthcoming. Putin's special assistant this term is said to be his former bodyguard. The 51-year-old has been with the Russian leader almost from the start, and, as the British media indicates, he might be the one to carry on the president's "legacy."

Aleksey Dyumin is not a newcomer to the Kremlin. Up until now, he served as the governor of Tula, a region near Moscow. But before that, he occupied a crucial role in the Federal Protective Service, responsible for the president's safety. It was in this capacity that he earned Vladimir Putin’s trust.

His ability to do so is significant, especially since he has been with the president since his first term. It is during his time in service that he reportedly saved Putin's life.

While on a secretive vacation in the mountains, they encountered a bear. Dyumin claims that his quick actions saved the dictator from a potentially fatal encounter with the animal. It seems that Putin has not forgotten the man who saved him and has chosen to recognize his efforts.