Vladimir Putin

2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000–2008, 2012–present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999–2000, 2008–2012) · age 73

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life in chapters

6 milestones from birth to now, with Vladimir's age at every one.

1950s

  1. Birth

    Born October 7, 1952

1990s

  1. age 47 Career milestone

    Becomes Acting President of Russia after Yeltsin resigns

    Acting President of Russia

    Assumes the role of acting president at the end of 1999, positioning himself to run as the Kremlin-backed successor.

2000s

  1. age 47 Career milestone

    Inaugurated for first term as President of Russia

    President of Russia

    Takes office after winning the 2000 election and begins his first presidential term.

  2. age 55 Career milestone

    Serves as Prime Minister during Medvedev presidency

    Prime Minister of Russia

    Moves to the prime minister role in 2008 and remains there through 2012, before returning to the presidency.

2010s

  1. age 59 Career milestone

    Returns to the presidency

    President of Russia

    Resumes the presidency in 2012 after a term as prime minister.

2020s

  1. age 71 Career milestone

    Begins fifth presidential term (six-year term through 2030)

    President of Russia

    Starts a new six-year term after a March 2024 election, extending his rule deeper into the 2020s as the war in Ukraine continues.

age 73 now

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