Shields, Charles J., 1951-

Vladimir Putin / Charles J. Shields. - Philadelphia : Chelsea House Publishers, c2003. - 112 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 25 cm. - Major world leaders .

Includes bibliographical references (P. 108) and index.

The Wall comes down -- The boy who wanted to be a spy -- "Mr. Adamov" on the front lines of the Cold War -- "The gray cardinal" in St. Petersburg -- To the Kremlin -- President of Russia -- The sinking of the Kursk -- Seeking closer ties with the West -- Chronology.

ISBN: 0791069451

LCCN: 2002009419

Subjects--Personal Names:
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents--Russia (Federation)--Biography.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991

LC Class. No.: DK510.766.P87 / S54 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 947.086/092 B