Does stature truly reflect power? The height of Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, has become a surprisingly persistent point of fascination and, at times, contention.
While official Kremlin records consistently list his height as 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm), whispers and alternative estimations have circulated for years, painting a picture of a leader whose true height may be less than the official figure. These estimations have ranged from a slightly shorter 5ft 6 ½ (168.9 cm), as determined by some web trawls, to a more dramatic 5ft 2in, as suggested in a 2015 article. The speculation is fueled, in part, by comparisons to other world leaders, from the towering Xi Jinping to the relatively shorter Michael D. Higgins, highlighting the variance in stature on the global stage.
| Category | Details |
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| Full Name | Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin |
| Position | President of Russia (Former Prime Minister) |
| Date of Birth | October 7, 1952 |
| Place of Birth | Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia |
| Height | Officially: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm). Estimates vary. |
| Weight | Approximately 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 40 inches, Waist: 33 inches, Biceps: 13 inches (Reported) |
| Early Career | KGB Foreign Intelligence Officer |
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| Net Worth | Widely speculated, official figures not publicly available. |
| Additional Information | Former KGB officer. Known for his interest in sports, including judo and skiing. |
| Reference: Vladimir Putin Wikipedia Page |
