Vladimir Putin in 1975-1990 was an officer of the State Security Committee at the Council of Ministers of the USSR (KGB), and in 1998-1999 the head of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB).
Commentators of his activity emphasize that he uses the knowledge and experience acquired in intelligence structures as the President of Russia. – I try to organize my practical work, especially in such a responsible position as the head of state, in this way: “measure seven times, cut once,” said the Russian president.
Vladimir Putin about “artificial operational activities”
Zarubin, flattering Putin, told him that his characteristic feature was “reduced sense of danger.” Putin called this description “inaccurate”. – When preparing and identifying the personal characteristics of a candidate to work in an interview, artificial situations are created that are associated with risk and danger. Psychologists analyze this person's behavior – explained Putin.
– But the thing is that I was employed for this work in an interview with the operational staff. I have already worked as an agent for several years and saw that some of the actions taken to me had an artificial operational character. That is why in such a situation I may behave more calmly than any other normal person – explained Putin.
