On October 7th, Russian President Vladimir Putin turned 65 years old. He is one of the most influential politicians in Russia and the world.
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| As an active person, in addition to his busy schedule as President, Putin always seeks out outdoor activities to maintain optimal health. Photo: TASS |
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| The Russian president enjoys exploring the pristine natural landscapes that stretch across the country. Photo: TASS |
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| One of President Putin's leisure hobbies is scuba diving and fishing. Photo: TASS |
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| The Russian president is an excellent diver. Photo: TASS |
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| Putin also showed himself to be a very ruthless man. Photo: TASS |
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| In addition, one of President Putin's favorite sports is hockey. Photo: TASS |
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| Despite being 65 years old, he can still play like a true athlete. Photo: TASS |
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| The Russian president is also particularly interested in environmental protection, especially in the Arctic region. Photo: TASS |
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| This is partly because the area is considered to have strategic importance for the world's future energy needs. Photo: TASS |
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| Russian President Putin personally braved the long, icy journey... Photo: TASS |
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| ...to be able to admire the beauty of an ice cave in the Arctic. Photo: TASS |
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| In his work, Putin is also extremely proactive. He frequently meets with heads of state such as President Donald Trump… Photo: Reuters |
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| King Salman of Saudi Arabia… Photo: Sputnik |
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| ...and Venezuelan President Maduro. Photo: Reuters |
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| President Putin also frequently holds press conferences to clarify his views on important world issues. Photo: Reuters |
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| Normally, Russian President Putin would celebrate his birthday with family and relatives, but this year, due to his busy work schedule, he will chair a meeting of the National Security Council on October 7th. (Photo: Sputnik) |
According to VOV
