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 the pleasure of fishing may partly explain why Russian President Vladimir Putin loves this 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 spare moments to go fishing. The Russian President's favorite fishing spots are the Khemchik River in the Tuva Republic, and the Volga River Delta near Astrakhan.

2. Former US President George W. Bush loved to draw

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 in office. 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 story of Marines, Navy SEALs, Marines, and Airmen painted by himself. They are brave soldiers who sacrificed their youth and flesh to bring victory to America during his term in office.

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 "crashed" 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 - A true jazz musician

The former President of the United States is a true Jazz fanatic, 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 was hesitant between pursuing 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 also welcomed the American people with the classic Elvis Presley song "Heartbreak Hotel" on the brass band.

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 persisted in collecting stamps until he became president.

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

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

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - the "dream lover" of many women in the world is not only talented in the political arena, but is also known as a great sports player. The Canadian Prime Minister is especially fond of 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. Although he was considered the underdog, Trudeau still defeated Brazeau with vicious 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 said to be 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 not refuse to 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 racing bicycles

Age is no problem for former US Secretary of State John Kerry. Despite being in the 80s 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 handles difficult diplomatic issues for Russia.

Lavrov is a big fan of Rafting and many other dangerous sports. In his free time, he and his colleagues row over the waves of 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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