Putin kisses female fan
Russian President surprised everyone at a campaign event by kissing a woman.
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President Putin kisses fan Larisa Sergukhina as the two take a selfie. Photo:CEN |
Mr. Putin, 65 years old, on March 3 held a musical performance to attract voters for his presidential re-election campaign at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow.The event featured many famous artists, including rapper Timati.
After the show ended, the Russian leader agreed to stay and take souvenir photos with supporters.One of them, Mrs.Larisa Sergukhina,asked Mr. Putin to take a selfie with him and was surprised to receive a kiss on the forehead.
His intimate gesture surprised those around him. After the photo was posted online, some Russians even suspected that the man in the photo was Putin's double.
"She's an Internet star now! I want a selfie with the president too! G"so jealous!", one person commented.
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Ms. Larisa Sergukhina. Photo:CEN |
Mr. Putin ran for office ashow to respondindependent in the presidential election on March 18. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a second round of voting will take place on April 8.
The other seven candidates in the race, including Ksenia Sobchak of the Civic Initiative party and billionaire Pavel Grudinin, have not received more than 8% of voter support, according to recent polls.
