Vladimir Putin Age, Wiki and Bio

Vladimir Putin

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityRussian
Date of Birth07/10/1952
Age72 years
BirthplaceLeningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

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

Zodiac SignLibra
HometownSt. Petersburg, Russia
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)
SiblingsSister - N/A, Brothers - Albert Putin (Died in infancy), Viktor Putin (Died of Diphtheria during the Siege of Leningrad)
SpouseLyudmila Ocheretnaya (Divorced, 2013)
ChildrenDaughters - Maria Putin (Elder), Yekaterina Putin, Son - N/A

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
Biggest RivalBoris Nemtsov (Died, 2015)

Favourites

BookSankya by Zakhar Prilepin (Russian novel)
Rock BandThe Beatles
FoodPistachio ice-cream

Some Lesser Known Facts

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