reins of power

Translations
бразды правления
After the election, the new president took the reins of power.
После выборов новый президент взял бразды правления.
Definitions
The phrase 'reins of power' refers to the control or authority over a government, organization, or group. It is derived from the metaphor of holding the reins while driving a horse-drawn vehicle, symbolizing the ability to direct or govern.