Here are twelve (12) interesting facts about Russia: History, President, and Current leader: Various leaders have ruled Russia throughout the years. It’s been ruled by both men and women, and many of its rulers have been absolute monarchs. Vladimir Putin became president in 1999 after serving as prime minister for four years before his presidential election. He has since been reelected three times and is currently serving his fourth term as president of Russia. The Russian Revolution was an event that occurred in 1917 when a group of workers overthrew the Tsarist government that had ruled over them for centuries. The revolution led to the creation of the Soviet Union—an…