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0:00hello everyone today I'm going to tell
0:03you a story about one of the most
0:05powerful and talked about leaders in the
0:07world Vladimir Putin the president of
0:11Russia his life is like a movie full of
0:14struggles action and success this is not
0:17just a story about a leader it's a story
0:20about how a small boy with Big Dreams
0:23became one of the most influential men
0:25in the world so sit back relax and
0:29listen care carefully because this story
0:31will not only improve your English but
0:34also inspire you to believe in
0:37yourself let's start with his childhood
0:39Where it All
0:41Began Vladimir vladimirovich Putin was
0:44born on October 7
0:461952 in a city called Leningrad now St
0:50Petersburg in Russia he was the youngest
0:54of three children but sadly his two
0:56older brothers died before he was born
0:59this made him the the only child of his
1:01parents Maria ivanovna putina and
1:04Vladimir spiridonovich Putin his family
1:07lived in a very small apartment it
1:09wasn't like the apartments we have today
1:11with separate bedrooms and kitchens no
1:13this apartment was in an old building
1:15called a communal flat imagine sharing
1:18one kitchen and one bathroom with
1:20multiple
1:21families That's how little Vladimir grew
1:24up in those days there was no privacy if
1:28you wanted to use the toilet you might
1:30have to wait in line the kitchen was
1:33always crowded with families cooking
1:35their meals at different
1:37times sometimes the smell of food from
1:40other families filled the apartment but
1:42Vladimir's family didn't complain they
1:46were used to living this way because
1:48many families in Russia lived like this
1:50after World War II Leningrad where Putin
1:55was born had suffered a lot during World
1:58War II the city was almost destroyed and
2:02people were still recovering from the
2:03horrors of War food was limited and life
2:07was tough Putin's father had been
2:10injured in the war and his mother worked
2:13hard to take care of the family
2:15Vladimir's parents loved him deeply but
2:18they were strict they taught him to work
2:21hard and never give up no matter how
2:23difficult life became little did they
2:26know that their small skinny boy would
2:29grow up to lead their country one day
2:32Putin wasn't a strong or big child in
2:35fact he was very small and SK skinny
2:38compared to other kids because of this
2:41some boys in his neighborhood tried to
2:43bully him but Vladimir wasn't the type
2:45to cry or run away instead he decided to
2:49become strong so no one could ever pick
2:51on him again at the age of 12 he started
2:55learning Judo and a Russian
2:57martial art he practiced every single
3:00day he wasn't just fighting to win
3:02matches he was fighting to build his
3:04confidence and discipline over time he
3:06became so good at Judo that he earned a
3:09black belt even today he loves Judo and
3:12believes it helped him learn how to stay
3:14calm and think clearly in tough
3:17situations while other kids were
3:18dreaming about becoming doctors
3:20Engineers or teachers Vladimir had a
3:23very unique dream he wanted to become a
3:26spy yes a spy just like in the movies he
3:31was fascinated by stories about the KGB
3:34the Soviet Union's intelligence agency
3:37the KGB was one of the most powerful
3:39organizations in the world at that time
3:42and young Putin wanted to be a part of
3:44it but becoming a KGB officer wasn't
3:48easy you needed to be smart disciplined
3:51and highly educated Putin knew this so
3:54he focused on his studies he wasn't the
3:57best student in school at first but he
3:59worked hard to improve he also learned
4:02how to speak German which would later
4:04help him in his career life in a
4:07communal flat was not easy every morning
4:10Vladimir's mother would wake up early to
4:12prepare breakfast in the shared kitchen
4:15she would wait or turn to use the stove
4:17while other families cooked their meals
4:20sometimes there were arguments over
4:21whose turn it was puen would eat simple
4:24meals like bread with butter and tea
4:26before going to school after school he
4:29would often help his mother with small
4:30chores his family didn't have a lot of
4:33money so they couldn't afford luxuries
4:35but Vladimir didn't care about fancy
4:37toys or clothes he was focused on his
4:39dream of becoming a KGB
4:43officer after finishing school Putin got
4:46into Leningrad State University one of
4:49the best universities in the city he
4:51studied law which was a smart choice
4:54because the KGB often recruited people
4:56with a law
4:58background while at University Putin
5:02stayed quiet and focused he wasn't the
5:05loud or popular type but his professors
5:08noticed his sharp mind and discipline
5:11after graduating in
5:131975 his dream finally came true he
5:17joined the
5:18KGB for a small boy from a poor family
5:22this was a huge achievement imagine
5:24wearing the uniform of one of the most
5:26powerful intelligence agencies in the
5:28world Putin started his career as a
5:31secret agent working behind the scenes
5:33to protect his country Putin's first big
5:36assignment was in East Germany during
5:38the Cold War this was a tense time when
5:41the world was divided between the Soviet
5:44Union and the United States Putin worked
5:47quietly gathering information and
5:50learning about the world outside Russia
5:53in East Germany he perfected his German
5:55language skills and learned how to
5:57handle complex situations
6:00being a spy wasn't easy but Putin loved
6:03the challenge he was learning lessons
6:06that would one day help him lead his
6:09country this is just the beginning of
6:11Vladimir Putin's Incredible Journey from
6:13a small crowded apartment in lenrad to
6:16the prestigious Halls of the KGB his
6:19life already shows us how determination
6:21and hard work can change everything
6:25Vladimir Putin was doing well as a KGB
6:27officer in East Germany but in 1989
6:31something big happened that changed his
6:33life and the world the Berlin Wall fell
6:36and soon after the Soviet Union started
6:39to weaken people were unhappy with the
6:41government and life in Russia became
6:43hard for everyone Putin realized that
6:46the world was changing fast he returned
6:49to his home City Leningrad now St
6:53Petersburg in
6:541990 he left the KGB in
6:581991 because he wanted to start a new
7:00chapter in his life it was time for him
7:03to do something different something
7:05bigger when Putin left the KGB he didn't
7:09immediately become a big leader he
7:12started with a small job at Leningrad
7:16State University the same University
7:18where he had studied he worked as an
7:21assistant to one of his old professors
7:23helping with administrative work but
7:25soon an opportunity knocked on his door
7:29a man named anatol soak who was the
7:33mayor of St Petersburg needed someone
7:35smart and trustworthy to work with him
7:38Putin got the job this was his first
7:41step into politics Putin wasn't a
7:44politician yet but he learned quickly he
7:47worked hard behind the scenes organizing
7:50projects handling important tasks and
7:52making sure the city ran smoothly people
7:56started noticing him because he was
7:58quiet but Ive Putin was not flashy or
8:02loud like some other politicians he
8:05didn't talk too much but when he did
8:08people listened he was known for solving
8:11problems quickly and staying calm even
8:13in tough situations one of his main
8:16qualities was loyalty he stayed loyal to
8:20his boss Anatoli sachak even when things
8:23got difficult this loyalty made people
8:26trust him they knew he wasn't someone
8:29who would betray others for personal
8:31gain in
8:331996 sachak lost his position as mayor
8:38and Putin's job in St Petersburg ended
8:41many people thought this was the end of
8:43his career but Putin didn't give up he
8:46moved to Moscow the capital of Russia to
8:49start fresh in Moscow Putin began
8:52working in the Russian government he got
8:55small jobs at first but he always gave
8:58his best
9:00his ability to stay calm solve problems
9:03and keep things under control impressed
9:05the higher ups soon Boris yelson the
9:09president of Russia at that time noticed
9:12him yelson was looking for someone
9:14reliable to help manage the country and
9:17Putin seemed like the perfect choice in
9:211999 something huge happened Boris
9:25yelson made Vladimir Putin the prime
9:27minister of Russia this was a big deal
9:30because the prime minister is like the
9:31second most powerful person in the
9:33country but Russia was going through a
9:36tough time the economy was weak
9:38corruption was everywhere and people
9:41were losing hope Putin had a lot of work
9:43to do but he didn't back down he showed
9:46people that he was serious about making
9:48changes he introduced strict policies to
9:51fight corruption and worked to make the
9:53government more
9:54organized slowly people started
9:57believing in him on December 31st
10:011999 something unexpected happened Boris
10:05yelton announced that he was resigning
10:07as president and guess who he chose to
10:12replace him Vladimir Putin it was a
10:16surprise for everyone many people didn't
10:18know much about Putin back then but
10:20yelson trusted him to take over on the
10:23first day of the New Millennium January
10:261st 2000 Vladimir Putin became the
10:31acting President of Russia Putin didn't
10:34waste any time he started working
10:36immediately to solve Russia's problems
10:39he focused on improving the economy
10:41reducing crime and making the country
10:45stronger one of his first big challenges
10:47was dealing with chetna a region in
10:50Russia that was fighting for
10:51Independence there were many violent
10:54conflicts but Putin took a firm stand he
10:57wanted to show the world that Russia was
10:59strong and would not give up its
11:01territory his actions made him popular
11:04among many Russians who were tired of
11:06the country looking weak they saw Putin
11:09as a leader who could bring order and
11:11strength back to Russia in March 2000
11:15Russia held a presidential election and
11:17Putin won with a large number of votes
11:20he officially became the president of
11:22Russia this was the start of a new era
11:25for the country Putin was young
11:28energetic and determined to make Russia
11:30a global power again he introduced new
11:34policies to boost the economy improve
11:36health care and modernize the military
11:40as Putin became more powerful he also
11:42became richer today he is known for his
11:46luxurious lifestyle he reportedly owns
11:49expensive Jets yachts and luxury cars he
11:52even has a personal collection of
11:55watches worth millions of dollars but
11:57Putin rarely talks talks about his
11:59wealth he prefers to keep his personal
12:02life private some people criticize him
12:04for this but others admire his focus on
12:07work rather than showing off Putin
12:11married leoda screa in
12:141983 the couple had two daughters Maria
12:17and Katerina but they kept their family
12:19life very private Putin didn't want his
12:22children to be in the public eye because
12:25he wanted to protect
12:26them in 2013
12:29Putin and leoda announced their divorce
12:34they said it was a mutual decision and
12:36that they had Grown Apart over the years
12:38since then Putin's love life has been a
12:41topic of speculation some rumors say he
12:44has a new partner but he has never
12:46confirmed anything publicly as a leader
12:48Putin has faced his share of
12:50controversies some people accuse him of
12:52being too strict or controlling While
12:54others criticize his government for
12:56limiting freedom of speech but despite
12:59the criticism Putin has always stayed
13:02focused on his goals he believes that a
13:05strong leader must make tough decisions
13:07even if they are unpopular Putin's main
13:11goal has always been to make Russia a
13:13powerful and respected country he works
13:17tirelessly to achieve this even after
13:19more than two decades in power his story
13:23shows that hard work discipline and
13:25determination can take you far in life
13:29in the early 2000s Putin focused on
13:32fixing Russia's broken systems the
13:35economy was in bad shape with people
13:37struggling to find jobs and feed their
13:39families factories were closed roads
13:42were in poor condition and Corruption
13:45was everywhere Putin started by
13:47introducing strict policies to bring
13:50order to the country he worked on
13:52collecting unpaid taxes reforming
13:55businesses and attracting foreign
13:57investment slow slowly but surely
14:00Russia's economy began to grow oil and
14:03gas became Russia's most powerful
14:06Industries under his leadership this
14:09brought a lot of money into the country
14:11and Putin used it to rebuild Russia
14:15Putin knew that a strong country needed
14:17a strong military after years of neglect
14:21Russia's Army was in terrible condition
14:23soldiers lacked proper training and
14:25equipment was outdated Putin began
14:28investing heavily in modernizing
14:30Russia's military he introduced Advanced
14:32weapons better training programs and new
14:37technology over time Russia became one
14:40of the most powerful military forces in
14:42the world this was a big step in showing
14:45the world that Russia was back on the
14:47global stage Putin understood the power
14:50of information he knew that controlling
14:54the media was essential to shaping
14:56public opinion during his presid
14:59presidency he took steps to ensure that
15:01most major television networks in Russia
15:03were aligned with his government this
15:06move was controversial but Putin
15:09believed it was necessary to keep the
15:11country stable he argued that too much
15:14freedom in the media could lead to chaos
15:17whether people agreed with him or not
15:19his strategy worked in consolidating his
15:22control over the country when Putin
15:24became president Russia was controlled
15:27by a group of extremely wealthy business
15:29businessmen called oligarchs these
15:31oligarchs had gained massive wealth and
15:34power after the collapse of the Soviet
15:36Union many of them used their money to
15:40influence politics and control
15:42government decisions Putin didn't like
15:45this he believed that no one should be
15:48more powerful than the government he
15:50started taking action against the oligs
15:53forcing many of them to leave the
15:56country or give up their businesses
15:59this was risky because these men were
16:01very influential but Putin's
16:04determination paid off he made it clear
16:07that in his Russia no one was above the
16:10law as President Putin worked hard to
16:13rebuild Russia's relationships with
16:15other countries he traveled the world
16:17meeting with leaders from the United
16:19States China Europe and the Middle East
16:23Putin had a unique style he was direct
16:26confident and always in control
16:29his background as a KGB officer helped
16:32him understand people and situations
16:34better than most leaders he knew when to
16:37be friendly and when to be firm this
16:40made him a respected and sometimes
16:42feared figure on the global stage by the
16:46mid 2000s Putin had become one of the
16:49most powerful men in the world with
16:52power came luxury Putin is said to own
16:55multiple palaces private jets and even a
16:58super yacht one of his most famous
17:00properties is a massive mansion on the
17:03Black Sea often called Putin's Palace he
17:06also has a love for expensive cars and
17:09watches his watch collection alone is
17:12worth millions of dollars but despite
17:14his wealth Putin keeps his personal life
17:16very private he rarely talks about his
17:19family or relationships Putin is famous
17:22for his strongman image he loves to show
17:25the world that he is tough and fearless
17:27over the years he has been photographed
17:30doing activities like riding a horse
17:32shirtless in Siberia diving underwater
17:35to explore shipwrecks flying fighter
17:38jets and helicopters practicing Judo a
17:41martial art he has mastered since his
17:43youth these images are carefully planned
17:46to show Putin as a leader who is strong
17:49active and ready to defend his country
17:52at any cost one of Putin's greatest
17:55skills is balancing allies and enemies
17:58he knows how to work with countries like
18:00China and India to build strong
18:02Partnerships while standing up to
18:04powerful Nations like the United States
18:06in
18:072014 Putin made one of his most
18:10controversial moves by annexing Crimea a
18:13region that was part of Ukraine this
18:15move shocked the world and led to heavy
18:18sanctions against Russia but inside
18:21Russia many people supported Putin's
18:23decision they saw it as a bold step to
18:26protect Russia's interests being a
18:28leader for so many years hasn't been
18:30easy for Putin he has faced criticism
18:33for limiting freedom of speech and
18:35cracking down on protests many people
18:38accuse him of being too authoritarian
18:41but Putin believes that his style of
18:43leadership is necessary to keep Russia
18:45stable and strong he often says a strong
18:50leader must make tough decisions even if
18:53they are
18:54unpopular while Putin is known for his
18:57strict and disciplined
18:59personality those close to him say he
19:01also has a softer side he loves animals
19:05especially dogs he has been gifted
19:07several dogs by world leaders and he
19:10often spends time with them at his
19:12residence Putin is also a fan of
19:14classical music and enjoys playing the
19:17piano these small details show that even
19:20one of the most powerful men in the
19:22world has simple joys in life Putin's
19:24Journey from a small apartment in
19:25Leningrad to the presidency of Russia is
19:28nothing short of inspirational he has
19:30faced countless challenges but has
19:32always found a way to overcome them his
19:35determination intelligence and ability
19:38to adapt have made him one of the most
19:41influential leaders of the 21st
19:44century Vladimir Putin's life continued
19:47to evolve as he solidified his position
19:49as a global leader with Russia becoming
19:52more powerful Putin set his eyes on
19:55larger goals his focus wasn't just on
19:58strengthening Russia it was about making
20:00the world recognize his country as a
20:02force to be reckoned with but this part
20:05of Putin's Journey wasn't just about
20:07victories it was filled with challenges
20:10controversies and bold decisions that
20:13kept the world
20:15talking Putin is often called one of the
20:18most strategic leaders in history he
20:21doesn't make decisions without thinking
20:22about the long-term impact one of his
20:25biggest strategies has been creating
20:27alliances with countries that share
20:29similar goals for example Putin has
20:32worked closely with China to strengthen
20:35economic ties together they've launched
20:38massive projects like building new trade
20:40routes and pipelines this partnership
20:43has helped Russia reduce its Reliance on
20:45Western countries another strategy is
20:48Russia's growing influence in the Middle
20:51East Putin has supported leaders in
20:54countries like Syria helping them remain
20:56in power during difficult times
20:59this has made Russia a key player in the
21:01region giving Putin the power to
21:04negotiate with Western Nations on equal
21:08terms in today's world wars aren't only
21:11fought with tanks and guns technology
21:14plays a major role and Putin understands
21:17this better than anyone under his
21:20leadership Russia has invested heavily
21:22in Cyber Technology Russian hackers have
21:26become some of the most skilled in the
21:28world this has given Russia a unique
21:31form of power it can influence global
21:34events without sending a single soldier
21:37for example there have been claims that
21:39Russian hackers interfered in the
21:41elections of other countries while these
21:44accusations are controversial they show
21:46how much influence Putin has gained
21:49through technology one of Putin's
21:51greatest achievements is Reviving a
21:53sense of Pride among Russian
21:56citizens after the apse of the Soviet
21:59Union many Russians felt embarrassed
22:02about their country they believed that
22:04Russia was no longer strong or respected
22:08Putin worked hard to change this mindset
22:11he launched massive projects to
22:14celebrate Russian history culture and
22:16achievements he brought back military
22:19parades built new museums and even
22:22introduced laws to protect the Russian
22:24language he often says a nation that
22:27forgets its history history has no
22:30future this belief has shaped many of
22:33his policies and inspired millions of
22:35Russians to take pride in their country
22:37once again Fitness and
22:41routine Putin is extremely disciplined
22:44when it comes to his health he starts
22:47his day with a healthy breakfast which
22:50usually includes quail eggs cottage
22:53cheese and fresh juice after that he
22:56swims for about an hour and exercises in
22:59the gym this strict routine helps him
23:03stay fit and
23:05focused Putin has been seen driving
23:08modest cars during official visits this
23:12is part of his image as a leader who
23:15understands the struggles of ordinary
23:17people one of Putin's boldest moves was
23:21creating the Eurasian economic Union
23:25eaeu this organization brings together
23:28countries like Belarus Kazakhstan and
23:30Armenia to create a powerful economic
23:33block the eaeu allows member countries
23:37to trade freely strengthening their
23:40economies and reducing dependence on the
23:43west Putin's goal is to create a system
23:47where Russia leads the way offering
23:50alternatives to Western
23:53institutions this move has helped Russia
23:55gain influence in Central Asia and and
23:58Beyond further cementing Putin's Legacy
24:02as a Visionary leader while Putin has
24:05modernized many aspects of Russia he has
24:08also worked to protect its Traditions he
24:11believes that Russian values are unique
24:14and shouldn't be influenced by Western
24:17ideologies for example Putin has taken
24:21strong positions on topics like religion
24:24family and
24:26education he has supported the Russian
24:29Orthodox Church calling it an important
24:32part of the country's Heritage this has
24:35earned him respect from conservative
24:37groups though it has also sparked
24:39debates about the separation of church
24:42and state Putin's ability to stay in
24:45power for so many years is a testament
24:48to his adaptability he has faced
24:50economic crisis political scandals and
24:53even Global isolation but no matter what
24:56challenges come his way he always finds
24:58a way to bounce back one of his Secrets
25:01is his ability to connect with ordinary
25:04Russians he holds an annual event called
25:08direct line with Putin where citizens
25:11can ask him questions
25:13directly this event shows that he is not
25:16just a leader but also someone who
25:18listens to the concerns of his people as
25:21Putin's time as leader continues his
25:24legacy becomes more complex some see him
25:28as a hero who saved Russia from collapse
25:31and restored its Glory others view him
25:34as a controversial figure who has made
25:36bold and sometimes risky
25:39decisions regardless of opinions one
25:42thing is clear Vladimir Putin's life is
25:46a story of resilience
25:49determination and
25:51vision his journey from a poor childhood
25:54to the presidency of one of the world's
25:56most powerful countries is nothing short
25:59of remarkable as we approach the final
26:02chapter of Vladimir Putin's life story
26:05it is crucial to focus on the Legacy He
26:08is building a legacy that will be
26:11remembered for generations to come love
26:14him or hate him Putin's journey is proof
26:18that resilience intelligence and
26:21strategy can change the course of
26:23history Putin's success as a leader lies
26:26in his ability to adapt he is not
26:29someone who follows the same path
26:31forever instead he analyzes learns and
26:36adjusts his
26:37strategies this ability has allowed him
26:40to maintain power for over two
26:44decades when asked about his leadership
26:46style Putin once said leadership is not
26:50about staying in power it's about
26:53staying relevant this mindset has shaped
26:56his policies and
26:58decisions he understands that to remain
27:01strong Russia must evolve with the world
27:04while holding on to its unique
27:07identity Putin's Focus has always been
27:09bigger than just Russia he dreams of
27:13creating a multi-polar world a world
27:16where no single country
27:19dominates he believes in giving smaller
27:22Nations a voice and challenging the
27:24global powers that try to control
27:27everything
27:28to achieve this Putin has invested
27:31heavily in
27:33alliances Russia's relationships with
27:35China India and African nations are
27:39stronger than ever he has also supported
27:42countries struggling under Western
27:44sanctions offering them trade deals and
27:47Military assistance politics is often
27:50compared to a game of chess and Putin is
27:54a
27:55Grandmaster he doesn't make moves based
27:57on
27:59he calculates every step whether it's
28:01negotiating a peace deal or responding
28:04to criticism Putin remains calm and
28:08focused one of his most famous moments
28:11came during a global Summit where
28:13leaders of powerful Nations tried to
28:16Corner him with accusations instead of
28:19losing his temper Putin smiled and
28:21responded with facts turning the
28:24situation in his favor this ability to
28:27stay composed under pressure is
28:30something every aspiring leader can
28:32learn
28:34from emotions are a luxury in politics
28:38he once said Putin knows that his time
28:41as president won't last forever that's
28:43why he has spent years building a strong
28:46foundation for Russia's
28:49future Innovation and
28:52Technology Putin has encouraged young
28:55Russians to pursue careers in science
28:58Technology and Engineering he believes
29:01that the future belongs to Nations that
29:04lead in
29:06Innovation
29:07education Putin's government has
29:10reformed Russia's education system
29:12making it more accessible to students in
29:14rural areas he often visits schools and
29:18universities to inspire the next
29:20generation of leaders healthc
29:23care under his leadership Russia has
29:25built new hospitals and improved access
29:27to Medical Care care especially in
29:29remote regions Putin's message to his
29:32people is simple Russia's strength lies
29:35in its people invest in them and the
29:39country will
29:40Thrive being a leader isn't easy and
29:44Putin's life is proof of that he has
29:47faced endless criticism both at home and
29:51abroad there are constant debates about
29:54his policies decisions and Leadership
29:58style yet despite the pressure Putin
30:00never lets it affect him he once said if
30:04you try to please everyone you will lose
30:06yourself a true leader must stand by
30:09their principles even when the world
30:11disagrees this belief has guided him
30:14through some of the toughest moments in
30:15his career whether it's dealing with
30:17sanctions International conflicts or
30:19political opposition Putin has shown the
30:22world that perseverance is key what
30:25makes Putin so fascinating is not not
30:28just his political career but also The
30:31Man Behind The Leader a love for
30:35adventure Putin enjoys activities like
30:38horse riding diving and even piloting
30:41planes these Adventures show his
30:43Fearless nature and love for
30:46challenges
30:48intellectual
30:50curiosity Putin reads extensively
30:54studying history politics and Military
30:56strategy he believes that knowledge is
30:59the Ultimate Weapon as we conclude
31:02Putin's story let us focus on the
31:05lessons we can learn from his
31:07life
31:09one resilience
31:12matters life is full of challenges but
31:15those who stay strong and adapt can
31:17overcome anything two think
31:20strategically don't rush into decisions
31:23take time to analyze and Plan Three stay
31:27true to yourself leadership isn't about
31:30pleasing everyone it's about standing by
31:32your principles four invest in growth
31:37whether it's personal or professional
31:39always strive to improve yourself and
31:41the people around you Vladimir Putin's
31:45Journey from a small apartment in
31:47Leningrad to the world stage is a story
31:51of determination courage and vision his
31:55life reminds us that greatness is not
31:57not about where you start but how far
32:00you are willing to
32:02go as we end this incredible story
32:07remember your future is in your hands if
32:11you dream big work hard and stay focused
32:16there is no limit to what you can
32:17achieve

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