This presentation shows a general history of the incumbent President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. It is important to know the history behind important world leaders, especially when one of those leaders could be the next big threat to the United States.
7. KGB
• After attaining degree, Putin was sent to KGB
School #1 in Moscow
- Trained to become an intelligence officer
- Later worked as a counter-intelligence officer
- Worked at State Security Agency
8. During and After KGB
• Went back to Leningrad State University
- Assisted rector for department of International
Relations
- Worked on PHD Thesis
9. Start of Political Career
• 1999: Putin is appointed Prime Minister of the
Russian Federation
- Worked under President Boris Yeltsin
10. Presidency #1
• 2000: Was proposed to act as President of
Russia after resignation of Yeltsin
- Was elected 2 terms as President
11. After Presidency
• Lost Presidential election in 2008
- Dmitry Medvedev New President of Russia
• Medvedev appoints Putin as Prime Minister
12. Presidency #2
• 2012: Re-elected, again, as President
• Still serving today as President of the Russian
Federation
13. Conclusion
• Studied at Leningrad State University,
majoring in Law
• Intelligence Officer in the KGB
• Assistant rector in Leningrad State University
• Appointed Prime Minister, then elected
President, appointed Prime Minster again,
elected President again
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