Even at the end of the last century, few people 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, cardinal changes took place in his life at that time, which subsequently affected the country as a whole.
Childhood and youth
Most of Vladimir Putin's life is connected with Leningrad. Here he was born in 1952. His brother, who was older, died at an early age in the blockade. Volodya grew up as an athletic boy. He was very fond of some martial arts (especially sambo and judo), the passion for which he has not lost even today. It has always helped to stay in good physical shape.
University years
First, Putin graduated from the Faculty of Law of Leningrad State University in 1975. Little is known about the years spent there. He himself said that he was not a very good student, he liked to drink beer with friends. Then he was sent to military service, where he graduated from the HigherKGB school. Continuation of studies is associated with the Red Banner Institute, where Vladimir Putin graduated. The biography further developed according to the following scenario.
Business trip
The most mysterious milestone in Putin's life. He was on a business trip to the GDR from 1985 to 1990. It is clear that this was connected with the intelligence activities of the future president, so the materials are hidden.
Return
The beginning of a political career in 1991 is connected again with his native city. Vladimir Putin was appointed head of the Committee for Foreign Relations of St. Petersburg. The biography has developed in such a way that he also had a chance 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 a new biography of Putin began to take shape. Briefly, this period can be described as rapid career growth. For a certain time he was the deputy manager of the presidential affairs, then in 1998 he began to work again in his department, which was now called the FSB. A little later, a year later, Putin immediately becomes Prime Minister.
Election
December 31, Yeltsin announces his resignation. According to the law, the acting chairman of the government, that is, Putin, becomes acting. Then, in March 2000, in a popular vote, he becomes President of Russia. We will not give comments and assessments of what Putin has done for the country. Biographyis more important to us now. He served two terms, that is, 8 years. Then he worked for 4 years in the already familiar position of Prime Minister.
New deadline
The current Constitution prohibits being President only for more than 2 terms in a row. 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 developed in such a way that he decided to divorce his wife Lyudmila, which was officially announced in the media.
Private life
He was married, he announced his divorce publicly on the air of one of the federal TV channels, as already mentioned. Has two children, whose names are Ekaterina and Maria.
