It is unclear whether his mother played a role in it, but Putin’s identity became connected to his namesake, a famous Russian Czar Vladimir who brought Christianity to Russia. In 988 ...

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin likes to portray himself as a new czar like Peter the Great or Ivan III, the 15th-century grand prince known as the “gatherer of the Russian lands.” ...

In a recent interview with Vazha Tavberidze of RFE/RL Georgian Service, Zorin discusses whether Russian President Vladimir Putin meets the criteria of a modern-day tsar, Russia's long legacy of ...

Tens of thousands in Red Square mark the 10th anniversary of Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and the man who many call the czar. Last night, Vladimir Putin declared victory with supporters ...

MOSCOW, May 7 (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin, honoured like a Russian tsar at his swearing-in for a new six-year presidential term, had a double-edged message for the West: the Kremlin is ready to ...