"I love the Russian classics very much, the Russian classical literature. But I also read modern literature. As far as Russian literature is concerned, I am very fond of Tolstoy and Chekhov, and I also enjoy reading Gogol very much."
Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as president and prime minister of Russia across multiple terms since 1999. He has dominated Russian political leadership in the 21st century. His tenure has shaped major domestic and international policy decisions.