
Vladimir Putin
Birthday: 7 October 1952, Leningrad, RSFSR, USSR [now St. Petersburg, Russia]
Birth Name: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Height: 170 cm
(1952) Born in Leningrad, U.S.S.R. (1975) Graduates from law school in Leningrad. (1975-1990) KGB agent posted mainly in East Germany but also Leningrad. (1994-1996) Deputy Mayor of St. Petersburg. (1 ...Show More

We have our own traditions, our own culture. We have respect for all of our international partners a Show more
We have our own traditions, our own culture. We have respect for all of our international partners and ask that they also respect our own traditions and culture. Hide
[on homosexuals] We aren't banning anything, we aren't rounding up anyone, we have no criminal punis Show more
[on homosexuals] We aren't banning anything, we aren't rounding up anyone, we have no criminal punishment for such relations, unlike many other countries. One can feel relaxed and at ease, but please leave the children in peace. Hide
Elton John, he's an extraordinary person, a distinguished musician. And millions of our people since Show more
Elton John, he's an extraordinary person, a distinguished musician. And millions of our people sincerely love him, regardless of his sexual orientation. Hide
Russia and European countries have a big problem, the birth rate is low, Europeans are dying out. Sa Show more
Russia and European countries have a big problem, the birth rate is low, Europeans are dying out. Same-sex marriages do not produce children. Hide
I want you all to understand: Our country will continue to defend the rights of Russians, of our com Show more
I want you all to understand: Our country will continue to defend the rights of Russians, of our compatriots abroad, using everything we have in our arsenal Hide
[observation 2014 on his defense of Russian interests] The bear is the master of the taiga. It's not Show more
[observation 2014 on his defense of Russian interests] The bear is the master of the taiga. It's not going to move to other climate zones. But it's not going to give up the taiga to anyone. Hide
[at the break-up of his 30 year marriage] Lyudmila Alexandrovna has done her shift.
[at the break-up of his 30 year marriage] Lyudmila Alexandrovna has done her shift.
We do not have a ban on non-traditional sexual relationships. We have a ban on the propaganda of hom Show more
We do not have a ban on non-traditional sexual relationships. We have a ban on the propaganda of homosexuality and pedophilia. I want to underline this. Propaganda among children. These are absolutely different things - a ban on something or a ban on the propaganda of that thing. Hide
urging President Obama not to bomb Syria, 2013] We must stop using the language of force and return Show more
urging President Obama not to bomb Syria, 2013] We must stop using the language of force and return to the path of civilized diplomatic and political settlement. Hide
If you press a spring too hard, it will recoil.
If you press a spring too hard, it will recoil.
[public statement, March 18, 2014] In the hearts and minds of people, Crimea has always been, and re Show more
[public statement, March 18, 2014] In the hearts and minds of people, Crimea has always been, and remains, an inseparable part of Russia.. Don't believe those who try to frighten you with Russia, who scream that other regions will follow after Crimea. We do not want a partition of Ukraine. We do not need this. Hide
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