Vladimir Putin

Putin was a KGB officer before entering politics.

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Putin is a black belt in judo and has won numerous martial arts competitions

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He has a PhD in economics from the St. Petersburg

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He is known for his love of animals and has been photographed with horses, tigers, and bears.

Putin is a fan of ice hockey and has been known to play the sport himself.

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Putin's favourite foods include traditional dishes such as pelmeni and borscht.

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He is a fan of the Beatles and has been known to play their music on his piano.

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Putin has a passion for flying and has piloted several different types of aircraft

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He has been married twice and divorced twice.

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