Who are the seven successors to Putin who could lead Russia?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure another victory in the upcoming Sunday elections, with his party, United Russia, projected to maintain its majority in the Duma, the country's lower house of parliament. This electoral outcome reinforces the continued dominance of the current administration within the Russian political landscape.

Amidst this political continuity, analysts have begun to identify potential future successors who could eventually lead the nation. These assessments consider the current power structure and the long-term stability of the leadership that has characterized the country's recent history.