I don't know exactly. Honestly, I hate him. He has been governing our country since 2000, but no results! A little group of Putin's friends just stole all money and resources, and then said in media how they will develop our country. Vile types
Most dictators have robbed the country they control without realizing that is the very reason they are so unpopular within those countries. Romania, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela etc. to name some of them.
My son and daughter-in-law got back recently. They say its a wonderful country with wonderful people.
It`s a poor broke country in a surviving mode.Your kids probably met some drunk corrupted officials.And the "wonderful" country was dressed to impress specifically for the event.