At the end of the last century, few in Russia knew the name Putin. His biography was unknown, he was a man of a narrow circle, about whom only a limited number of close people could tell at least some information. Despite this, in his life at that time there were cardinal changes that subsequently affected the country as a whole.
Childhood and youth
Most of Vladimir Putinās life is connected with Leningrad. Here he was born in 1952. His brother, who was older, died at an early age in blockade. Volodya grew up as a sports boy. He loved some martial arts (especially sambo and judo), a passion for which he has not lost today. It always helped to stay fit.
University years
Putin first graduated from the Law Faculty of Leningrad State University in 1975. About the years spent there, little is known. He himself said that he was not a very good student, he loved to drink beer with friends. Then he was sent to military service, where he graduated from the KGB High School. Continuing studies is associated with the Red Banner Institute, in which Vladimir Putin graduated. The biography further developed according to the following scenario.
Business trip
The most mysterious milestone in Putinās life. He was on a business trip to the GDR from 1985 to 1990. It is clear that this was due to the intelligence activities of the future president, so the materials are hidden.
Return
The beginning of a political career in 1991 is again connected with his native city. Vladimir Putin was appointed head of the Committee on Foreign Relations of St. Petersburg. His biography was such that he still had the opportunity to work as deputy chairman of the government of the northern capital.
Moscow
1996 was a turning point in the life of the future president. He moved to the capital, where Putinās new biography began to take shape. Briefly, this period can be indicated by rapid career growth. For a while, he was deputy manager of the Presidentās affairs, then in 1998 he began to work again in his department, now called the FSB. And a little later, a year later, Putin immediately becomes the Chairman of the Government.
Election
December 31, Yeltsin announces resignation. According to the law, the
acting Chairman of the Government, that is, Putin, becomes acting. Then, in March 2000, at a popular vote, he becomes the President of Russia. We will not give comments and assessments of what Putin has done for the country. Biography is more important for us now. He was in office for two terms, that is, 8 years. Then 4 years he worked in the already familiar position of Prime Minister.
New term
The current Constitution prohibits being President for more than 2 consecutive terms. Therefore, in 2012, Putin again goes to the polls and wins. The presidential term is extended to 6 years, so Putin will remain in office until 2018. The biography was such that he decided to divorce his wife Lyudmila, which was officially announced in the media.
Personal life
He was married, announced his divorce publicly on the air of one of the federal television channels, as already mentioned. He has two children, whose name is Catherine and Maria.