Putin to become Russia's longest-serving leader in over 200 years

Vladimir Putin, who has won a fifth term as Russia's President, will become the longest-serving Russian leader in over 200 years (if he completes the term), since the 34-year reign of Empress Catherine 'the Great'. Putin has been in office for 25 years and is likely to lead for six more years. Putin's tenure will likely overtake Joseph Stalin's reign.