Happy birthday! Vladimir Putin turns 73 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 73 on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

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Russian president Vladimir Putin is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-president Vladimir Putin has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Putin, a cultural icon

Born Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on October 7, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Russian history. Putin's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Vladimir hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Vladimir Putin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Vladimir, you're the best!

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