Vladimir Putin was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) on 19521October 7. He graduated from the law department of Leningrad University and held an important position in the Russian government. Putin is proficient in German and loves sports, especially sambo wrestling, judo and alpine skiing. He won the Sambo wrestling championship in the university, was the judo champion of Leningrad in 1974, and was selected as one of the athletes' candidates. He is tough and patient, and seldom shows his feelings. Brief introduction: Vladimir Rady Mirovic Putin (Russian владимирвладмив) Russian-Belarusian alliance.