Vladimir Putin - Russian statesman, political and military figure. The current President of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the State Council of the Russian Federation and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation since May 7, 2012. Previously, he held the position of President from May 7, 2000 to May 7, 2008, also in 1999-2000 and 2008-2012 he held the position of Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. The current President of Russia.