Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer serving as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 2000 until 2008. In between his presidential terms he was also the Prime Minister of Russia under his close associate Dmitry Medvedev. Wikipedia

Height: 1.7 m Trending

Born: October 7, 1952 (age 66 years), Saint Petersburg, Russia

Office: President of Russia since 2012

Spouse: Lyudmila Putina (m. 1983–2014)

Previous offices: Prime Minister of Russia (2008–2012)

Quotes

We shall fight against them, throw them in prisons and destroy them.

The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history.

We don't need a weakened government but a strong government that would take responsibility for the rights of the individual and care for the society as a whole.