Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (Russian: ???????? ???????????? ?????, {{Audio|ru-Putin.ogg|pronunciation}}, Pútin; born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and the current President of the Russian Federation. He succeeded Boris Yeltsin on December 31, 1999.

External links and references

• The official site of the President of the Russian Federation
• The Accidental Autocrat, in The Atlantic Monthly, March 2005 (may require subscription)
• Transcript of an American TV discussion held in November 2003; discusses whether Putin is a democrat or a dictator
• BBC - Vladimir Putin: Spy turned politician
• Putin and his judo activities
• Vladimir.Vladimirovich.ru political satire site
• www.noputin.com