Vladimir Zhirinovsky

About

In the early 1990s, this Russian politician founded and began leading the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia. He was well known for stirring controversy through both his political and personal views and actions. He passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 75.

Before Fame

After graduating from Moscow State University, he served in the military. He later returned to school and earned both a Ph.D. in philosophy and a J.D.

Trivia

In 1991, he ran for President of Russia; he ultimately finished the race in third place and with nearly eight percent of the vote. In 2015, he was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky. 

Family Life

His marriage to Galina Lebedeva resulted in a politician son named Igor Lebedev.

Associated With

He served as Vice Chairman of the State Duma under the presidential administrations of Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev.