14 Things You Should Know About Russian President Vladimir Putin

3) Humble Beginnings (3 of 14)

3) Humble Beginnings (3 of 14)

Not many people know this fact but Vladimir Putin comes from very humble beginnings. He actually grew up in Leningrad, which is now St. Petersburg, and had to share an apartment whilst growing up.

Leningrad was completely ravaged during World War II. Putin growing up in a war ravaged city, while sharing an apartment, is something that not many people know.