Vladimir Putin
Does Russia Have a Tzar Again?
Putin’s was a quiet, but steady rise through the ranks of the KGB/FSB to a primary role in Russia’s leadership. He was first elected President in 2000, and again in 2012, having built a powerful support structure over the years. He is now seen by the world as something of a dictator, but he is very popular with most Russian citizens. He goal seems to be to reestablish the massive boundaries of the former Soviet Union.
Region
Russia
Historical Period
20th century
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