Historical Photos To Blow Your Mind: New Release!

Glad Vlad

It’s hard to imagine the (frequently shirtless) leader of Russia as a child. But here’s photographic evidence. This pic is from around 1960, and was taken in St. Petersburg, Russia. Vladimir Putin was the youngest of three children, preceded by the birth of his two brothers Viktor and Albert. Both of his brothers died: Albert in infancy and Viktor of diphtheria.

Putin came from relatively humble roots. His mother was a factory worker and his father was a conscript in the Soviet Navy, serving in World War II. We have to say, baby Putin looks a lot more friendly than present-day Putin.