Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken of his regret at the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, revealing that he had to work as a taxi driver to supplement his income.He moon lighted as a taxi driver at night to pay his bills.
Economic troubles triggered by the collapse forced many Russians to seek new ways to earn money.
Mr Putin described the break-up as the collapse of historical Russia.
The remarks could fuel speculation about his regret about not coming to Ireland and working as a taxi driver. He said that his poor knowledge of the english language, prevented him from moving to Ireland but was a consideration at the time, where good money could be earned. BBC NEWS.