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Also Known As Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Born October 7, 1952 (age 72) • St. Petersburg • Russia
Title / Office president (2012-), Russia • prime minister (2008-2012), Russia • president (2000-2008), Russia • prime minister (1999-2000), Russia
Political Affiliation United Russia
Role In Beslan school attack • Strategic Arms Reduction Talks • Syrian Civil War

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