| Vladimir Putin | |
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| Living Person | |
| Nationality: | Russia (born in the Soviet Union) |
| Date of Birth: | 1952 |
| Religion: | Russian Orthodox, converted from official atheism during his youth |
| Occupation: | Politician, Soldier, Spy |
| Spouse: | Lyudmila Shkrebneva (divorced 2014) |
| Children: | Mariya, Yekaterina |
| Military Branch: | KGB (1975-1991) |
| Political Party: | United Russia (2008 to present) Independent (1991-2008) Communist Party of the Soviet Union (until 1991) |
| Political Office: | President of Russia (2000-2008; 2012 to present) Prime Minister of Russia (2008-2012) |
| Turtledove Appearances: | |
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (Влади́мир Пу́тин) (born 7 October 1952) was the second President of the Russian Federation, serving from 2000 to 2008. After leaving the Presidency in 2008 due to term limits, he became Prime Minister, where he continued to exert considerable power over the country.
Critics accuse Putin of eroding democracy in Russia and destabilizing Eastern Europe by pursuing an aggressive, militaristic foreign policy. On the other hand, the consensus is that Putin's economic policies were critical in pulling Russia out of a substantial crisis. During his time as President, Putin has accumulated substantial power to himself and a select few allies, establishing an authoritarian oligarchy. Putin has also taken steps, both legal and extralegal, to stifle dissent and criticism.
Despite some outcry from the Russian people, Putin won his bid for a third term in March 2012. He won a second consecutive term, and a fourth term overall, in the 2018 elections, carrying some 75% of the overall vote. Several would-be candidates were barred from running, most notably Alexei Navalny, Putin's most ardent critic. In 2024, Putin retained the presidency after a sham election in March, 2024, his fifth term overall. His primary opponent, Navalny, died in prison the month before.
In 2016, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency determined that Putin's government interfered in the national election that year. Russia's actions favored the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, although direct hacking has not been proven. Moreover, Trump himself has rejected the notion that Russia interfered, primarily because Putin vehemently denies it.
In February 2022, Putin launched an illegal invasion of Ukraine in the face of significant domestic criticism and near-unanimous condemnation from world leaders. This has resulted in diplomatic isolation for his regime and needless economic hardship for his subjects. On Putin's orders, his largely demoralized and underequipped troops have carried out war crimes and atrocities, including the deliberate targeting of civilian populations. However, in the face of Ukrainian defiance and heroism, the Russian military has thus far proven unable to give Putin the quick victory he so desperately craves. The editors of this wiki commend the Ukrainians' acts of heroism in the strongest possible terms and look forward to inevitable Russian defeat.
Vladimir Putin in "The Breaking of Nations"
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| "The Breaking of Nations" Future History | |
| Type of Appearance: | Direct (via television/internet) |
Russian President Vladimir Putin was instrumental the election of President Donald Trump in 2016 and his re-election in 2020.[1] At Putin's direction, Trump laid the foundation for increased right-wing authoritarianism in the United States, which in turn lead to the eventual dismemberment of the country.[2]. Trump didn't live to see the break-down; he died in the second COVID-19 outbreak in 2024.[3] However, his successor, Mike Pence, was also completely in Putin's grasp. Pence expanded the authoritarian state. In 2031, the states of the west coast of U.S. broke away and formed the new country of Pacifica. Pence attempted to thwart the secession until Putin himself recognized Pacifica and established diplomatic relations. He also essentially ordered Pence to do the same thing.[4]
Putin had no affinity for the professed ideals of Pacifica. He simply wanted to further hobble the U.S.
Vladimir Putin in The Gladiator
| The Gladiator POD: Mid-20th Century Earliest Known POD: October-November, 1962 | |
| Nationality: | Soviet Union |
| Date of Death: | c. 2027 |
| Cause of Death: | Unrevealed |
| Political Office: | General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
At the turn of the 21st century, Vladimir Putin (1952-c.2027) led the Soviet Union to its ultimate victory in the Cold War.[5] Nearly 70 years after his death, Putin was remembered as one of the great leaders of Soviet communism, along with Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin. For example, images of the three leaders were worn on the uniforms of the Young Socialists' League of Hoxha Polytechnic in Milan, Italian People's Republic.[6] Putin's image appeared in other contexts, as well: a statue commemorating Putin stood in front of the Duomo of Milan. People called him "Old Pointy Nose."[7]
References
- ↑ And the Last Trump Shall Sound, pg. 71, loc. 1071, ebook.
- ↑ Ibid., pg. 5-83, loc. 24-1260, ebook.
- ↑ Ibid., pg. 12, loc. 24.
- ↑ Ibid., pg 80, loc. 1202.
- ↑ This is never specifically stated, but is very strongly implied.
- ↑ The Gladiator, pg. 8, HC.
- ↑ Ibid., pg. 11.
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