In 1983, Putin married Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Shkrebneva, who gave birth to two daughters, Maria (1985) and Katerina (1986). They divorced in 2014.
Divorce and remarriage The divorce announcement was made on camera for the Russian news media at the State Kremlin Palace during the intermission of a performance by the Kremlin Ballet, ending years of speculation about their relationship. In April 2014, the Kremlin confirmed that their divorce had been finalized.
The first lady position is currently vacant, since the divorce of the current president Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila Putina in 2014.
Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Ocheretnaya Vladimir Putin / Spouse (m. 1983–2014)
Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Ocheretnaya Vladimir Putin / Wife (m. 1983–2014)
Vladimir Putin Residence(s) Novo-Ogaryovo, Moscow Alma mater Leningrad State University (LLB) Leningrad Mining Institute (Kandidat Nauk) Awards Full list Signature 60 more rows
White House (Moscow) The House of the Government of the Russian Federation Town or city Moscow Country Russia Coordinates 55.7549°N 37.5731°E Construction started 196511 more rows
A referendum was not legally required to enact the amendments, but holding one gave the changes legitimacy. As Putin was permitted two more consecutive terms without regard for his previous tenure, the 2020 constitutional amendment gave him legal authority to stay in office until 2036.