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Vladimir Putin 101: A quiz about Russia's president

Vladimir Putin is back in charge of Russia, taking up the office of president for the third time in 12 years.  How well do you know Russia's top political figure Take our quiz and find out!

2. Putin rose to power in part due to his success at the KGB, the Soviet spy agency. In what country was Putin a spy?

Putin, who is fluent in German as well as English, spent five years working for the KGB in East Germany.

Putin, who is fluent in German as well as English, spent five years working for the KGB in East Germany.

Putin, who is fluent in German as well as English, spent five years working for the KGB in East Germany.

Putin, who is fluent in German as well as English, spent five years working for the KGB in East Germany.

Vladimir Rodionov/Presidential Press Service/RIA Novosti Kremlin/AP
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Britain

 

East Germany

 

West Germany

 

Poland

 

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