Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin wuxuu ku dhashay Leningrad, Russia, U.S.S.R. [hadda loo yaqaan St. Petersburg, Russia]), Oktoobar 7, 1952, sarkaal ka tirsanaa sirdoonka Ruushka iyo siyaasi soo noqday madaxweynaha ruushka(1999-2008, 2012- ilaa hadda), sidoo kale wuxuu ahaa ra'iisul wasaare (1999, 2008-2012).