{"product_id":"vladimir-vladimirovich-putin-jc-reardon-9798307405574","title":"Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin: Power for Powers Sake","description":"\u003cp\u003eVladimir Putin's history: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Life\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Name: \u003c\/b\u003e Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn: \u003c\/b\u003e October 7, 1952, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Soviet Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground: \u003c\/b\u003e Putin grew up in a working-class family. His early interest in martial arts (judo and sambo) and academics eventually led him to pursue law at Leningrad State University, where he graduated in 1975.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCareer in the KGB\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter graduation, Putin joined the KGB, the Soviet Union's main security agency, and worked in counterintelligence and foreign intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was stationed in Dresden, East Germany, from 1985 to 1990 during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe resigned from the KGB in 1991, shortly before the dissolution of the Soviet Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolitical Career\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1990s: \u003c\/b\u003e After returning to St. Petersburg, Putin worked as an advisor to Mayor Anatoly Sobchak. This marked his entry into politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1996-1999: \u003c\/b\u003e Moved to Moscow and held several administrative positions in the Kremlin under President Boris Yeltsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1999: \u003c\/b\u003e Appointed Prime Minister of Russia by Yeltsin. When Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned on December 31, 1999, Putin became Acting President.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresidency and Leadership\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2000-2008: \u003c\/b\u003e Putin served two consecutive terms as President of Russia, focusing on economic reforms, restoring central authority, and rebuilding Russia's global influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2008-2012: \u003c\/b\u003e Due to constitutional term limits, Putin became Prime Minister under President Dmitry Medvedev but remained the dominant political figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2012-Present: \u003c\/b\u003e Returned as President in 2012 after constitutional amendments. His leadership has been marked by a focus on nationalism, military modernization, and controversial policies, including the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and increased tensions with Western nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControversies\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuman Rights: \u003c\/b\u003e Putin's tenure has been criticized for crackdowns on political dissent, restricted press freedoms, and alleged suppression of opposition figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeign Policy: \u003c\/b\u003e His administration has been accused of interfering in the politics of other countries, particularly through cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussia-Ukraine War: \u003c\/b\u003e In 2022, Putin launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to significant international condemnation and widespread sanctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jc Reardon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798307405574\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d","brand":"Jc Reardon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800873218303,"sku":"9798307405574","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vladimir-vladimirovich-putin-jc-reardon-9798307405574","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}