Vladimir Putin

Politician

Russian Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union Libra 5' 6"

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityRussian
Date of Birth07/10/1952
Age74 years
BirthplaceLeningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Vladimir Putin

04/09/2026

Vladimir Putin said there was a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Volodymyr Zelenskiy said U.S. negotiators would soon visit Moscow and Kyiv. The remarks signaled renewed diplomatic movement after months of continued fighting and hardline public positions.

01/09/2026

Putin said Russia was winning on the battlefield and that Moscow would not negotiate with what he called "terrorists," referring to the Ukrainian leadership. The comments came during an intensification of rhetoric around the war and Russia's claims of progress in Donetsk.

05/05/2026

Putin suggested Russia's war on Ukraine could be nearing an end and said he was open to meeting Zelenskyy in a third country if a peace treaty is finalized. The remarks followed a ceasefire period and a prisoner exchange that briefly raised hopes for diplomatic progress.

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Bio/Wiki

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

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6"
Weight71 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeDegree in Law

Personal Life

SchoolSt. Petersburg High School
CollegeSt. Petersburg State University

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/GirlfriendsAlina Kabayeva, Russian Gymnast (2008), Wendi Murdoch, Film Actress & Producer (Rumored, 2016)

Family

FatherVladimir Spiridonovich Putin (Conscript in Soviet Navy)
MotherMaria Ivanovna Putina (Factory worker)
Siblings
  • Sister -
  • , Brothers - Albert Putin (Died in infancy)
  • Viktor Putin (Died of Diphtheria during the Siege of Leningrad)
SpouseLyudmila Ocheretnaya (Divorced, 2013)
ChildrenDaughters - 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 RivalBoris Nemtsov (Died, 2015)
KGB ServiceServed as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for approximately 16 years, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel
Other PositionsDirector of the Federal Security Service (FSB), Secretary of the Security Council of Russia

Favourites

BookSankya by Zakhar Prilepin (Russian novel)
Rock BandThe Beatles
FoodPistachio 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.

Also born on 7 October

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