Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
(Image via video still) Don't miss this warm conversation between gay politico David Mixner and the great jazzman Dave Koz, who has been out as gay for nearly 20 years now.
Great talk about the place music has in our world, as well as Dave's thoughts on Ukraine: Fun video promoting Dave's work from eight years ago: