Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician who has been the President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. During his first presidency, he oversaw economic growth in excess of seven percent per year, as well as restoration of political stability and increased foreign investment.

Putin grew up in Leningrad during Soviet times; his mother worked at a factory while his father served in World War II and later worked for the city’s KGB office. After graduating with honors from law school at Leningrad State University, Putin joined the KGB forces where he became an officer stationed mainly in East Germany before returning home after its collapse. After resigning himself as an intelligence officer, Putin held several political positions within St Petersburg’s government between 1990-1996 prior to joining Moscow’s administration under Boris Yeltsin’s presidency in 1996; eventually becoming Prime Minister by August 1999 following Yeltsin’s resignation
He won election that same year campaigning on promises to restore order amidst crime waves across Russia via strong central authority rule . Upon assuming power he enacted large scale reforms such as abolishing gubernatorial elections allowing him appoint regional governors instead , establishing media censorship laws restricting freedom speech among other measures aimed restoring national security . His efforts have been credited with bringing about relative peace and prosperity endearining him public approval ratings consistently remain 70%+ throughout duration tenure – earning nickname “Teflon Tsar” along way due policies being largely unaffected scandals criticism against them .

In recent years Vladimir puttin has primarily focused attention abroad leading country involvement Syrian Civil conflict backing Assad regime through military airstrikes 2015 despite global condemnation move , annexing Crimea 2014 provoking international sanctions response further escalating tensions western governments intervention Ukraine civil war 2017 providing weapons rebels fighting Ukrainian army continue present day . On domestic front meanwhile proposed changes constitution could potentially see extending presidential term limits beyond 2024 when current one expires giving hint possible intention stay power indefinitely if voted successful upcoming referendum June 2020 permitting so do so constitutionally speaking yet debate ongoing whether it be right or wrong action take middle pandemic crisis looming over world today regardless outcome remains seen come future months ahead but whatever happens undoubtedly leave lasting imprint russian history either positive negative depending point view all same time eternally cement poutins legacy even long hes gone past one sure thing though no matter what lies road definitely somebody not forget easily soon anytime soon although only future will tell true extent influence left behind then taken together entire portrait becomes clear understand why still recognized arguably most powerful important leaders modern day politics this century far beyond making place annals books now firmly established forevermore