Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin was trained as a spy working in East Berlin. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, he returned to Russia and became head of their intelligence agency. His solid moral code and integrity helped him to gain the positions of Prime Minister and eventually President of Russia. His strong and heavy-handed leadership has transformed Russia's government, resulting in improved economic conditions and a higher international standing.Streissguth, Thomas is the author of 'Vladimir Putin', published 2005 under ISBN 9780822596301 and ISBN 082259630X.