VLADIMIR PUTIN

WHEN AND WHERE DID HE LIVE?

• He was born October 7th, 1952 and he's still alive.
• He's lived in Leningrad, Germany, and Moscow.
• He is a democrat.

GOOD OR BAD?

• In Russia they see him as a good leader. But in other places they criticize him for not giving enough rights.

CHANGES?

• He passed a law where telephone operators must keep ALL calls made.
• If you see a crime, it is a crime if you don't report it.
• Justifying terrorism is now punishable by up to 7 years in prison.
• Kids aged 14 and up can be prosecuted and jailed.

PROBLEMS.

• Before Vladimir was president, the economy wasn't good. When he got to work, it grew for 8 straight years!
• As a result, people got more money.

DO WE LIKE HIM?

• Alan: Yes I like him because he isn't concentrated on power.
• Gus: Yes, he is probably a good president because he was re-elected 3 times.
• "The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history."

SOURCES

• Biography.com
• Wikipedia.com