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Facts
| Also Known As | Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin |
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| 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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