#530 | Vladimir Putin: Russia’s Modern Tsar

✨ Back To School Sale - Save 25% - https://bit.ly/BackToSchoolSept25Ends 23:59, Sunday 7th September.--In this episode, we will explore Vladimir Putin's unlikely journey from a rat-catching streetfighter to the modern-day tsar of Russia.   We'll look at his rise to power, some of the accusations about what it took to get there, the key decisions that have defined his 25-year rule, and question how history will remember his legacy.  Vladimir Putin's early life and rise to power Siege of Leningrad during World War Two Putin's upbringing in poverty and street life Putin's early interest in the KGB Putin's political career and rise in St Petersburg Connections and corruption allegations in early political life Putin becomes Russia's Prime Minister in 1999 Controversy surrounding the 1999 apartment bombings Consolidation of power and suppression of opposition Putin's use of poison to eliminate opponents Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/putin-modern-tsar ---You might like:⚡️ Back To School Sale - Save 25% [ends 23:59, Sunday, 7th September] 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English📧 Join the weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

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