has been the President of Russia since 7 May 2012; Putin was Prime Minister from 1999 to 2000, President from 2000 to 2008, and again Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012; During Putin's first presidency, the Russian economy grew to a large extend;
Has been the President of Russia since 7 May 2012
Putin was Prime Minister from 1999 to 2000, President from 2000 to 2008, and again Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012
During Putin's first presidency, the Russian economy grew to a large extend
He was designated #1 on the Forbes List of The World's Most Powerful People.
Putin was a KGB officer for 16 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring in 1991