Vladimir Putin educational Qualification
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin was born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Soviet Union
He grew up in a communal apartment with his parents, Vladimir Putin Sr. and Maria Ivanovna.
In 1970, Putin enrolled at Leningrad State University, where he studied law.
He graduated in 1975 and began his career in the KGB, the Soviet Union's security agency.
KGB Career (1975-1991)
Putin served primarily in foreign intelligence, stationed in East Germany from 1985 to 1990.
Political Career (1991-1999)
Rise to Power (1999-2000)
Presidency (2000-2008)
Prime Minister and Return to Presidency (2008-2012)