Putin says he drove Taxi after the fall down of Soviet Union

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the fall of the Soviet Union signalled the end of “historical Russia,” revealing that he drove a cab to make ends meet after the downfall of the Soviet Union.

Putin, a former KGB security agent who has previously regretted the collapse of the Soviet Union, said the disintegration 30 years ago remains a “tragedy” for “most citizens.”

The remarks were taken from an upcoming film by Channel One titled Russia, as published by state-run news agency RIA Novosti on Sunday. Recent Events.

“After all, what is the Soviet Union’s demise?” “Under the banner of the Soviet Union, ancient Russia is collapsing,” the Russian leader was quoted as saying.

Putin, a devout follower and supporter of the Soviet Union, was shocked when it ended, describing it as “the greatest geopolitical calamity of the twentieth century.”

Putin is concerned about the apparent expansion of Western military ambitions into former Soviet republics, and he demanded this week that NATO formally reverse its 2008 decision to open its doors to Georgia and Ukraine.

As newly independent Russia shifted from communism to capitalism, the fall of the Union brought with it a period of extreme economic instability that pushed many people into poverty.

Putin stated that he worked as a cab driver on occasion to supplement his income, according to RIA-Novosti, citing extracts from the documentary.

“There were instances when I had to work extra hours,” Putin explained. “I mean, work as a private driver to supplement your income.” To be honest, it’s horrible to talk about, but that’s what happened.”

Russia was the heart of the Soviet Union, which expanded to include 15 republics stretching from the Baltics to Central Asia.

The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, owing to economic problems, and Russia became an independent country.