Vladimir Putin is making all sorts of headlines right now--unfortunately it seems to be mostly bad press. Learn about Putin's early life, how he became one of Russia's strongest presidents, and what has made him so controversial in current politics. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, timeline, index, and glossary also included.

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