Vladimir Putin - I consider it to be the meaning of my whole life a

I consider it to be the meaning of my whole life and my obligation to serve my fatherland and our people.

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Putin, Vladimir. "Vladimir Putin inaugurated as President of Russia." President of Russia, 7 May 2012, en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/15224.

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About the Author

Vladimir Putin

Born: October 7, 1952
Nationality: Russian
Profession: Statesman

Biography

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who is serving as the current president of Russia since 2012, previously being in the office from 1999 until 2008. He was also prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. As of 2021, Putin is the second-longest serving European president, after Alexander Lukashenko.

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