12 things you didn't know about Vladimir Putin

Putin wins 5th term as Russian president

Russian President Vladimir Putin won the countrys presidential elections with a sweeping majority on Sunday, securing his fifth term as the nations leader.

Vladimir Putin went to law school

Vladimir Putin was born in 1952 in Leningrad, Russia. Vladimir enrolled at Leningrad State University after Highschool and began studying for a Law degree.

He was a member of the KGB

Immedately after graduating with his Law degree, Vladimir joined the KGB in an adminstrative position. Vladimir served in the KGB for 15 years and travelled all over Russia, even making it to Germany for a new years.

Vladimir Putin has consistently held set of power

Once Vladimir Putin reached his presidential seat, he has remained in that seat of power until this day. Starting as Acting President in 1999, he was elected as the official Present a few months later in 2000.

Offered help to US after 9/11 terrorist attacks

During his time as President, Vladimir Putin has had a love-hate relationship with the United States. Putin offered Russias assistance to the US after 9/11 attacks.

Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Putin was nominated for his peaceful solution to Syrias use of chemical weapons. Vladimirs friendship with the President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, was the likely reason for his success.

Advocate for animal rights

A softer side of Vladimir Putin shows his love and care for animals. He has a small back of dogs at his home and makes a strong effect to assist in the research of various animal species.

Annnounced divorce in 2013 during interval of ballet

All of Vladimir Putins accomplishments are not without a cost, eventually leading to him and his wife getting a divorce in 2013. Getting married in 1983, Vladimirs wife, Lyudmila, has been with him since his start in politics.

Started boxing at age 12

Putin is known to promote fitness and a healthy way of life among Russians. He is also known to promote many sports including Skiing, badminton, cycling, and fishing.

Russian Comic based on him

Created by a Russian PR expert, there is a comic book called SuperPutin that is based on the man himself. Putins character is a superhero who defends Russia from outside forces who are trying to defeat it.

Russian products with his name on them

As noted above, there is no doubt that Putin is a very skilled media operator and self-publicist. This no doubt comes from his time in the KGB. One thing everyone who visits Moscow will see is the many products on sale bearing his name.

Mountain peak named after him

Not being content with lots of things you could buy named after him, Putin also has a mountain peak bearing his moniker too. It is found in the Tian Shan range in Kyrgyzstan and called Vladimir Putin peak.

Once caught 21 kg Pike

As we have said already, Putin is a mans man who likes the outdoor life. One aspect of this he is really into fishing. He reported to have caught a huge 21 kg pike which is one of the biggest ever netted on the planet.