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Vladimir Putin

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The President of Russia
Vladimir Putin was born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now St. Petersburg, Russia). He served as an officer in the KGB before entering politics in the 1990s. Putin became Acting President of Russia in 1999 and was elected President in 2000, serving two terms. He then became Prime Minister and returned as President in 2012. Throughout his tenure, Putin has centralized power, cracked down on dissent, and pursued an assertive foreign policy. He has overseen Russia's involvement in conflicts in Chechnya, Georgia, Ukraine, and Syria. Putin has faced criticism for alleged human rights abuses, corruption, and undermining democracy. Despite this, he remains a popular and influential figure in Russian politics.
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Life Classification : Politician , President
Life Id : PL1147043371599
Verified Name : vladimir-putin
Life Type : Person Life
Birth : 1952-Oct-07
Age : 73 years
Life Editor(s) : History Editorial Network (HEN)
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Created On: 2024-09-12 | Updated On: 2025-11-14
Re-elected for another term
Survives Rebellion by Wagner Group
Arrest Warrant Issued for War Crimes
Russia's announcement of partial mobilization and annexation of four Ukrainian regions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his stance on the Ukraine conflict
Vladimir Putin Initiated military invasion of Ukraine
Putin Receives Sputnik V Vaccine
Passed constitutional amendments allowing him to potentially stay in power until 2036
State Council's COVID-19 Working Group led by Moscow Mayor.
Re-elected President of Russia
Strategic Military Intervention in Syria for Naval Bases
Annexation of Crimea from Ukraine
Putin and Lyudmila announce divorce in public event.
Re-elected President of Russia
Became Prime Minister of Russia due to term limits, Dmitry Medvedev elected President
Re-elected President of Russia
Elected President of Russia
Became Acting President of Russia following Yeltsin's resignation
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia by President Boris Yeltsin
Appointed Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB)
First Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff for Regional Affairs Promoted
Thesis Defense at Saint Petersburg Mining Institute in Economics
Moved to Moscow and joined the Presidential Property Management Directorate
He organized the Saint Petersburg branch of the pro-government
Appointed First Deputy Chairman of the Government of Saint Petersburg
Returned to Leningrad and worked at Leningrad State University as a Deputy Rector for International Affairs
Became an advisor to the Mayor of Leningrad, Anatoly Sobchak
Katerina Putina, the second daughter of Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila Shkrebneva, was born
Daughter Maria's Birth
Assigned to KGB office in Dresden, East Germany
Maria Putina, the eldest daughter of Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila Shkrebneva, was born
Putin's marriage to former flight attendant Lyudmila Shkrebneva.
Joined the KGB, the Soviet Union's security agency
Graduated from Leningrad State University with a law degree
Became a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU)
Began studying law at Leningrad State University (now Saint Petersburg State University).
High School No. 281 (1968 - 1970)
Joined the Young Pioneers, the Soviet Union’s youth organization
Began practicing sambo and judo, and enjoyed reading Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and Lenin.
Schooling at School No. 193 (1960 - 1968)
Born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia
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