When the crisis in Ukraine first escalated in February, many German experts on Russia were caught off guard. Almost none of them had foreseen that the revolution in Kiev would be followed by the events in Crimea. Not least because many journalists and scientists had misjudged Vladimir Putin.
While much has been said about Russia’s president since then, Vladimir Putin continues to surprise audiences worldwide. These 15 facts will make you better understand the Russian leader. 1. Vladimir Putin’s mother survived the Siege of Leningrad
From 1941 to 1944, German and Finnish troops systematically cut off all supplies to the Russia’s …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
