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How Vladimir Putin changed everyday life in Russia

The BBC’s Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg takes us through his rise to power.

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin says he’s going to stand for the top job again in March. He’s been in charge of the country in some way or another for almost 25 years. The BBC’s Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg takes us through his rise to power and how the country has dramatically changed under his rule.

Plus Alex from the What in the World team brings us five surprising facts about the man himself. Here’s one to get you started… he might be the richest man on earth.

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Presenter: William Lee Adams
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Editors: Verity Wilde and Simon Peeks

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Tue 2 Jan 202403:50GMT
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