Vladimir Putin (Russian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Russian
Date of Birth	07/10/1952
Age	73 years
Birthplace	Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

Latest News about Vladimir Putin

19/02/2026

Putin met with the board of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives in Moscow to discuss advancing national development priorities, technological innovation, and long-term strategic projects. He emphasized the agency's role in implementing key initiatives for sustainable growth and global competitiveness.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Nickname(s)	VVP, Volodoya, Vova, Grey Cardinal

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6"
Weight	71 kg
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	Degree in Law

Personal Life

School	St. Petersburg High School
College	St. Petersburg State University

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Divorced
Affairs/Girlfriends	Alina Kabayeva, Russian Gymnast (2008), Wendi Murdoch, Film Actress & Producer (Rumored, 2016)

Family

Father	Vladimir Spiridonovich Putin (Conscript in Soviet Navy)
Mother	Maria Ivanovna Putina (Factory worker)
Siblings	Sister - , Brothers - Albert Putin (Died in infancy), Viktor Putin (Died of Diphtheria during the Siege of Leningrad)
Spouse	Lyudmila Ocheretnaya (Divorced, 2013)
Children	Daughters - Maria Putin (born 1985), Yekaterina Putin (born 1986)

Career

Political Journey	Acting President of the Russian Federation (1999-2000) Elected as the Russian President on 7 May 2010 (2000-2004) Elected to the presidency for a second term on 14 March 2004 (2004-2008) Chosen as the Prime Minister on 8 May 2008 (2008-2012) Elected again as the President on 4 March 2012 Became the President of Russia for the 5th time on 18 March 2018 On 17 March 2024, he won the Russian Presidential elections for the 6th time, securing 87.97 per cent of the votes Became the President of Russia for the 4th time on 18 March 2018 (2018-2024) On 17 March 2024, he won the Russian Presidential elections for the 5th time, securing 87.97 per cent of the votes (2024-present) Prime Minister of Russia (2008-2012) Won the 2024 Russian presidential election on 17 March 2024 with 87.97% of the votes Inaugurated as President of Russia for his fifth term on 07/05/2024 (2024-present) Elected as the President of Russia for the fourth term on 18 March 2018 (2018-2024)
Biggest Rival	Boris Nemtsov (Died, 2015)
KGB Service	Served as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for approximately 16 years, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel
Other Positions	Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), Secretary of the Security Council of Russia

Favourites

Book	Sankya by Zakhar Prilepin (Russian novel)
Rock Band	The Beatles
Food	Pistachio ice-cream

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vladimir Putin does not smoke.
2. Vladimir Putin drinks alcohol.
3. Putin achieved a Black Belt in Judo at age 18.
4. Putin served as a KGB officer for around 16 years.
5. Putin has shown a reluctance to speak English.
6. In 2003, Russia implemented anti-gay laws.
7. In 2010, Putin sang Blueberry Hill at a charity event in St. Petersburg.
8. In 2010, Putin assisted in firefighting efforts in western Russia.
9. Sergei Kalenik created the comic series Superputin in 2011.
10. In Russia, you can purchase PuTin Canned Goods & PuTin Vodka.

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