Vladimir Putin is proud of his humble beginnings, evidenced by his statements.
TIME magazine recently declared the Russian Federation president as the man with the greatest influence worldwide. It also publicized rare photos of Putin’s younger years which provide a glimpse into his world before his rise to power.
The photos reveal a more “humane” side of the Leningrad-born former KGB agent who went from nothing to one of the most powerful men worldwide.
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