Understanding Vladimir Putin's Rise to Power

The video explores Vladimir Putin's journey from childhood dreams of being like James Bond to becoming the President of Russia. It covers his early career in the KGB, his rise in politics, and his strategic maneuvers to maintain power. Despite constitutional barriers, Putin managed to extend his influence, raising concerns in the West. The video also touches on the financial aspects of presidential campaigns.

What was one of Vladimir Putin's childhood aspirations?

• To become a famous musician

• To be the Russian equivalent of James Bond

• To travel the world

• To become a scientist

In which year did Putin join the KGB?

• 1965

• 1980

• 1975

• 1990

What was Putin suspected of during his early political career in St. Petersburg?

• Spying for a foreign country

• Manipulating metal export prices

• Organizing illegal protests

• Embezzling city funds

Who appointed Putin as Prime Minister in 1999?

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Boris Yeltsin

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Dmitry Medvedev

What was Putin's first official act as acting president?

• Declaring a state of emergency

• Pardoning the former president

• Announcing new economic reforms

• Visiting a foreign country

What major global event helped stabilize the Russian economy during Putin's presidency?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The 2000s commodities boom

• The end of the Cold War

• The Y2K crisis

How did Putin manage to maintain power despite constitutional limits?

• By forming a new political party

• By being appointed Prime Minister and then running again

• By becoming a monarch

• By abolishing the constitution

In which year did Putin get re-elected amid allegations of bending the law?

• 2016

• 2012

• 2008

• 2004

What is a significant challenge in running for president?

• Learning multiple languages

• Finding a suitable running mate

• Writing a compelling autobiography

• Managing campaign costs

What makes many Westerners uneasy about Putin's tactics?

• His economic policies

• His bold and sometimes illegal tactics

• His environmental stance

• His fashion choices