Vladimir Putin is expected to have a net worth of $70 billion by the end of the year 2022.
Russia Current president, Vadimir Putin is serving his fourth term. Putin has recently earned his prominence as a result of his tumultuous relationship with Ex US president Donald Trump, as well as Human Rights crime against LGBTQ+ community.
Putin’s political career began in the early 1990’s and he has maintained a steady rise in popularity.
Early Life
His two brothers reportedly died before he was born, one of them died in infancy and the other from diphtheria. His mother worked at a factory, and his father was wounded during the war.
Putin was a fan of Soviet cinema and wanted to represent the intelligence personnel who appeared frequently in such films. He went to train in sambo and judo, eventually earning a black belt in Judo. Vladimir studied German in high school and is now fluent in the language.
Putin studied law at Leningrad State University after high school, graduating in 1975. Putin joined the KGB after law school and worked in counter-intelligence before serving secretly in Germany until 1990.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin was born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad, Russia, and is the youngest of three children.
Career
Putin’s career in politics began in 1990, when he was designated as the Mayor of Leningrad’s foreign affairs advisor. Putin served in the administration in a variety of capacities, including as deputy chief of the Presidential Staff.
In 1999, Putin was named interim Prime Minister of the Russian Federation’s Government, and he agreed to run for President. He was not a member of any political party, but he committed his support to the Union Party.
He became interim President of the Russian Federation a few months after becoming serving Prime Minister. His first term as president ended in 2004, and his second term ended in 2008.
The National Key Projects began during his second tenure as an endeavor to enhance Russia’s health care, education, housing, and agriculture.
Because he was not able to run for a third term owing to the Constitution, Putin was elected president for the second time in 2008. However, in 2012 he was appointed President for a third term and is presently in his fourth term.
During Putin’s tenure in power, Russia has witnessed a number of changes, including rearrangement of electoral districts, annexation of Crimea, and military reform.
Putin’s net worth is estimated to be $70 billion in 2022.
Educational Background
Here are some of Vladimir Putin’s most memorable achievements:
- Honorary doctorate from Yerevan State University (2001)
- Honorary doctorate from Athens University (2001)
- Person of the Year, according to Time magazine (2007)
- Confucius Peace Prize, China International Peace Research Center (2011)
- Honorary doctorate from the University of Belgrade (2011)
- Medal of the Angel of Peace, given by Pope Francis (2015)
Vladimir Putin’s Popular Quotes
“Terrorism has no nationality or religion.” – Vladimir Putin
“The centuries-old history and culture of India, majestic architectural monuments and museums of Delhi, Agra and Mumbai have a unique attractive force.” – Vladimir Putin
“Everything will probably never be OK. But we have to try for it.” – Vladimir Putin
“The ability to compromise is not a diplomatic politeness toward a partner but rather taking into account and respecting your partner’s legitimate interests.” – Vladimir Putin
“We don’t need a weakened government but a strong government that would take responsibility for the rights of the individual and care for the society as a whole.” – Vladimir Putin
“We shall fight against them, throw them in prisons and destroy them.” – Vladimir Putin
“The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history.” – Vladimir Putin