• Country : Russia
  • Profession :Russian Politician
  • DOB: 1952-10-07
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Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia, a position he has held in various capacities since 1999. Born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Putin served as a KGB officer before entering politics. He became Acting President in December 1999, following Boris Yeltsin’s resignation, and was officially elected in 2000. His tenure has been marked by efforts to consolidate power, a strong emphasis on centralizing authority, and assertive foreign policy. He has been a controversial figure internationally due to his actions in Ukraine, Syria, and his domestic policies.