1 / 9Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the most powerful leaders in the world. Putin is 69 years old. If there is any other Russian leader after Stalin who has made a name for himself, it is Vladimir Putin.2 / 9Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad. His childhood was very miserable. Putin's special feature is that he has won a black belt in judo. In addition, Putin has been active in yoga, sports and horseback riding. 3 / 9After graduating from law enforcement under difficult circumstances, Putin began working in the KGB, a Russian intelligence organization. His work in the KGB soon opened the door to politics. He then began his long and successful political career.4 / 9After 15 years as an intelligence officer in the KGB, Putin entered politics in the 1990s. In 1997, he joined the government of President Boris Yeltsin. There he was made Prime Minister.5 / 9After Yeltsin resigned as president in 1999, Putin became acting president. He later won the presidential election in 2000 and 2004. He was re-elected in 2012 after failing to run for a third term under the Russian Constitution.6 / 9Vladimir Putin is more active at night than during the day. They do most of their work late at night. They think they can work better at night.7 / 9Putin loves horseback riding. They prefer horseback riding one or two days a week.8 / 9Putin regularly exercises and swims in the gym to keep fit. They swim two hours a day and workout an hour in the gym.9 / 9Putin attaches great importance to his breakfast. After waking up in the morning, they first have breakfast. At breakfast they take eggs, lentils and juice.