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Putin Vladimir

Putin Vladimir

President of the Russian Federation

1952
Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad on October 7, 1952.
1975
In 1975, he graduated with a degree in law from Leningrad State University. He later earned a Ph.D. degree in economics.
1985–1990
After graduation, Mr. Putin was assigned to work in the KGB. From 1985 to 1990, he worked in East Germany.
1990
In 1990, he became assistant to the rector of Leningrad State University responsible for international affairs. His next position was an advisor to the chairman of the Leningrad City Council.
1991, 1994
In June 1991, he became chairman of the St. Petersburg City Council’s International Relations Committee and, starting with 1994, he combined this post with the position of First Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg City Government (First Deputy Mayor).
1996
In August 1996, he was appointed deputy head of the President’s Administrative Directorate (Property Management Directorate).
1997
In March 1997, he became deputy head of the Executive Office of the President (Presidential Administration) and head of the Central Supervision and Inspections Directorate.
1998
In May 1998, he was promoted to first deputy head of the Presidential Administration.
1998, 1999
In July 1998, he was appointed director of the Federal Security Service and, as of March 1999, he combined this position with that of Secretary of the Security Council.
1999
In August 1999, he was appointed Prime Minister.
1999
On December 31, 1999, he became acting President.
2000
On March 26, 2000, he was elected President of Russia and was inaugurated on May 7, 2000.
2004
On March 14, 2004, he was elected President of Russia for the second term.
2008
Since May 8, 2008, Vladimir Putin is a Prime Minister of Russia.
2012
On March 4, 2012, he was elected President of Russia and inaugurated on May 7, 2012.
2018
On March 18, 2018, he was re-elected President of Russia.
Vladimir Putin has two daughters: Maria (1985), Katerina (1986).