Special hobbies of politicians around the world

(Baonghean.vn) - Russian President Putin likes fishing and most surprisingly, former British Prime Minister David Cameron has a karaoke room at home.

1. Russian President Putin with his hobby of fishing

“Good things come to those who wait.” This famous saying about fishing may explain why Russian President Vladimir Putin loves the sport so much.

Putin is often seen riding horses, scuba diving, or piloting. But above all, fishing is his favorite hobby.

During his travels, Putin often takes advantage of his few free moments to go fishing. The Russian President's favorite fishing spots are the Khemchik River in the Tuva Republic, and the Volga Delta near Astrakhan.

2. Former US President George W. Bush loves drawing.

People may think that George W. Bush is one of the few US Presidents who did not leave much of a legacy during his time leading the country. But one thing that no one can deny is the natural artistic talent of this politician.

From childhood until becoming the owner of the White House, Bush "junior" always had a certain passion for painting. He painted almost every day and had three separate studios for himself.

In 2017, he released ''Portraits of Courage,'' a 192-page book of oil paintings that tell the stories of Marines, Navy SEALs, Marines and Airmen, all of whom he painted himself. They were brave soldiers who sacrificed their youth and flesh and blood to bring victory to America during his tenure.

3. Former US President Barack Obama and his hobby of playing golf

This black president, admired by the whole world, besides his famous political career and happy family, is also a real golfer. He often spends most of his weekends and vacations playing golf. Obama shares about this healthy hobby as an effective “medicine” to relieve the heavy pressure of being president.

Once, former US President Barack Obama went to play at Torrey Pines Golf Course (California) and not far away was the wedding ceremony of Stephanie and Brian Tobe. After finishing the 18th tee shot, he suddenly “disrupted” the wedding by taking a photo with the bride and groom.

In addition to playing golf, the 44th president of the United States is also a "crazy fan" of comic books, typically "Spider Man" and "Conan the Barbarian".

4. Former US President Bill Clinton - Real jazz musician

The former President of the United States is a true Jazz fan, and when he was in high school, Bill Clinton was a very good saxophone player. In his autobiography "My Life," Clinton admitted that there was a time when he hesitated between choosing to pursue a musical career or becoming a politician.

In 1992, when Clinton was campaigning for the US presidential election, he repeatedly demonstrated his musical ability to the public. And during his inauguration, he welcomed the American people with the classic song "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley on a brass instrument.

5.Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedevaddicted to technology and hard rock

Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev has many special hobbies. He is a loyal fan of Apple products, and idolizes the “technology wizard” Steve Jobs.

In his youth, he was very fond of Rock music, especially Hard Rock. The bands he listened to were mostly from the UK, such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Pink Floyd. Medvedev also collected vinyl records of these bands and all of Deep Purple's records. When not involved in politics, Medvedev spent time taking care of the fish at his home.

6. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy - Veteran stamp collector

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is known as a veteran stamp collector and currently owns one of the largest stamp collections in the world.Like many other stamp collectors, Nicolas Sarkozy started this hobby when he was young and continued collecting stamps until he became president.

Among the many collectibles, the most valuable set is the Entete Cordiale set, issued by the British Royal Mail to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Anglo-French Treaty of Alliance. What is more special is that this was a gift from the Queen to Sarkozy during his visit to the United Kingdom.

7. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also an athlete?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - the "dream" lover of many women around the world - is not only talented in the political arena, but is also known as a great sports player. The Canadian Prime Minister especially enjoys outdoor sports such as skiing, rowing, mountain climbing, etc.

Despite his boyish appearance, few people know that Trudeau was once a skilled boxer. In 2012, he fought Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau in Ottawa to raise money for charity. Despite being considered the underdog, Trudeau still defeated Brazeau with some dangerous counter-punches in the final seconds of the round.

8. Former British Prime Minister David Cameron - Master of the art of enjoyment

“If the Olympics had a gold medal for ‘enjoyment’, David Cameron would win.” The joke went viral online describing the former British Prime Minister, who is considered a “master of the art of enjoyment.”

During his time as Prime Minister, David Cameron rarely brought work home. Instead, he spent time cooking for his family and playing with his children. He had a private karaoke room at home so he could sing without disturbing the neighbors. Occasionally, Cameron invited friends over to play snooker. He would spend hours in the garden tasting wine on Sunday afternoons.

The British Prime Minister also likes to lie on the sofa to watch his favorite DVD series. And above all, he loves tennis. His main "rival" is a tennis ball machine called "Clegger."

9. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry only likes cycling

Age is no problem for former US Secretary of State John Kerry. Despite being in the U80 club, he still cycles every day, even participating in the Tour de France and conquering the Alps.

Kerry's passion for cycling is so great that it has become the subject of ridicule from US President Donald Trump. What's more interesting is that the former US Secretary of State appeared on the cover of a sports magazine with a picture of him participating in a cycling race sponsored by Donald Trump in 1989.

10. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov likes to ride rough waters

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is a man who has the ability to weather storms with ease and the way he solves difficult diplomatic problems for Russia.

Lavrov is a big fan of rafting and other dangerous sports. In his free time, he and his colleagues row on the fierce rapids in Novgorod. He is also the founder of the Russian Rafting Association, serving as its president from 2007 to 2009.

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