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    Vladimir Putin on Life, World Affairs and Russia
    Vladimir Putin on Life, World Affairs and Russia
    Vladimir Putin on Life, World Affairs and Russia
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    Vladimir Putin on Life, World Affairs and Russia

    By Toby Welch

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    Vladimir Putin has wielded power in Russia for almost two decades. He was the second president of Russia and has been the fourth president of the country since 2012. He has reshaped his own country and is a key player in international affairs. Putin was a KGB officer for 16 years before retiring to enter politics, eventually as prime minister and president of Russia.
    Putin is a fascinating man, popularity and high approval ratings his constant companion. He’s been Time magazine’s person of the year and regularly places on their 100 Most Influential People in the World list. He has been #1 on the Forbes list of the World’s Most Powerful People for the past three years straight.
    This revealing book contains quotes spoken by Putin on all aspects of his life and political career, giving us a glimpse of the enigmatic leader. Each quote is attributed to its original source so you can see it is authentic. As a bonus, after the Putin quotes, you’ll find a smattering of quotes spoken about Putin.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherToby Welch
    Release dateMay 5, 2016
    ISBN9781310344121
    Vladimir Putin on Life, World Affairs and Russia
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    Toby Welch

    After living in a dozen countries and earning an accounting degree, Toby Welch followed her dream of becoming a writer. Since penning an article in 2003 on travelling to Saudi Arabia, Toby has published over 290 articles in magazines and newspapers and another 400+ pieces online. She is addicted to the rush of creating e-books and has published 74 of them under her own name and a pseudonym. Toby finds inspiration in jazz music, impressionist artwork, and jars of Nutella.Check out the full range of her work on her website at tobywelch.ca

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      Vladimir Putin on Life, World Affairs and Russia - Toby Welch

      Vladimir Putin on Life, World Affairs and Russia

      By Toby A. Welch

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      Vladimir Putin on Life, World Affairs and Russia

      Vladimir Putin has wielded power in Russia for almost two decades. He was the second president of Russia and has been the fourth president of the country since 2012. He has reshaped his own country and is a key player in international affairs. Putin was a KGB officer for 16 years before retiring to enter politics, eventually as prime minister and then as the president of Russia.

      Putin is a fascinating man, popularity and high approval ratings his constant companion. He’s been Time magazine’s person of the year and regularly places on their 100 Most Influential People in the World list. He has been #1 on the Forbes list of the World’s Most Powerful People for the past three years straight.

      What follows are quotes spoken by Putin on all aspects of his life and political career, giving us a glimpse of the enigmatic leader. Each quote is attributed to its original source so you can see it is authentic. As a bonus, after the Putin quotes, you’ll find a smattering of quotes spoken about Putin.

      Table of Contents:

      Life

      World Affairs

      Russia

      Quotes About Putin

      LIFE

      "Chapayev, of course."

      On what his favorite movie is. The annual special Direct Line with Vladimir Putin broadcast live on various radio stations and TV channels. April 17, 2014

      The less you think about your place in history, the more chance you have of earning the place you desire, if this is something worth craving for at all. Most important is simply to work honestly, to hoe your little bit of land every day, like Saint Francisk, and fortune will smile on you.

      On how he would like to go down in history. Interview with television channel Nederland 1 and newspaper NRC Handelsblad. October 31, 2005

      To my great shame, I don’t use any of these things. I don’t even use the telephone. My staff does it all for me. They do it all very well and I am very envious of them.

      On how into technology he is. Time magazine. December 19, 2007

      I like sushi very much, but I prefer tuna.

      On his seafood preferences. Interview with newspaper journalists from G8 member countries. June 4, 2007

      I play sport, walk, occasionally go to the theatre. My wife drags me out. I like to listen to music, light, popular classical music, composers such as Brahms, Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Schubert and Liszt. Theirs are such beautiful pieces. I spend two hours a day on sport, usually in the morning, but sometimes I have to change my routine. The rest of the time I work, and that is all.

      On what he does in his spare time. Time magazine. December 19, 2007

      "They are taking the first steps in their careers, but are making good progress. They are not involved in business or politics.

      They have never been ‘star children’ they have never got pleasure from the spotlight being directed on them. They just live their own lives."

      On his two daughters, Maria and Katerina, who are both in their twenties. Daily Mail UK Online. December 17, 2015

      I am, of course, aware of the cliché that politicians live in glass houses but even in these cases, there must be some limits.… I always disliked people who go around with their erotic fantasies, sticking their snot-ridden noses into another person’s life.

      Putin’s response when asked about his relationship to rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabayeva at a press conference in Sardinia, Italy. Newsweek. August 19, 2014

      Six.

      On how many hours a night he sleeps. The annual special Direct Line with Vladimir Putin broadcast live on various radio stations and TV channels. April 17, 2014

      "What I can say is that it is my firm conviction that only religion can provide the moral values without which humanity as a whole and we as individuals cannot live.

      As for specific institutions or churches, this is a separate issue. Someone said once that if God exists, he does not know that people have different views on the church."

      On his religious beliefs. Time magazine. December 19, 2007

      The German language is more precise. But Russian is more versatile, colorful. Of course, this richness can also be found in the great German writers.

      On whether the Russian language is more complicated than the German language. Bild. January 12, 2016

      You know, I need to marry off my ex-wife Lyudmila first, and then I’ll think about myself.

      Putin’s response when asked when Russia is going to see another First Lady. The annual special Direct Line with Vladimir Putin broadcast live on various radio stations and TV channels. April 17, 2014

      I was never forced to do what I did not want to, that was my life. Speaking of porridge, I eat it every day with pleasure. Today, for example, I ate pearl barley porridge.

      On whether he was made to eat porridge as a child. The annual special Direct Line with Vladimir Putin broadcast live on various radio stations and TV channels. April 14, 2016

      Unfortunately, Russia has many problems with terrorism, as you know. It is our duty to think about the safety of our family members and our children - especially our daughters. They live a normal, ordinary life. They go to university. They are content. They have friends. Everything is alright. But I don’t think it’s necessary to force them into the spotlight, and besides they don’t want it.

      On why he shields his family from media and the spotlight. CNN’s Larry King Live. February 2010

      "Yes. I have a copy of the Bible in my plane, and I fly a lot. I have the Bible in my plane and I also have an icon there, a special icon, embroidered, but everything is there. If I am flying a long distance – and we have a big country, and I also fly abroad regularly – I have the chance to read

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