1. Vladimir Putin and his Sports
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The various sports attract
Vladimir Putin by their
novelty and desire to instill
compatriots the interest to
the active lifestyle. "I just
like the novelty. I like to
learn something new. The
process itself gives me
pleasure, "- he said.

2. Sambo and Judo
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Widely known that
hobbies of Russian
President Vladimir Putin
are martial arts.
The President is the
master of sport of judo,
repeated champion of St.
Petersburg in this sport.
He has a black belt in
karate.

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Martial arts, according to
Vladimir Putin, provide such
knowledge, skills and abilities
that politics are essential.
Putin believes that judo is the
activity for the body and for
the mind.
It develops strength, reaction,
endurance, teaches selfcontrol, and to see the
strengths and weaknesses of
the opponent, to strive for the
best result and constantly
work on themselves.

4. Mountain skiing
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Some of the president's favorite
sports is skiing
Vladimir Putin became interested in
skiing for a long time
Vladimir Putin tried his hand as
"shooting skier", having visited in
March the Russian championships
for Paralympic cross-country skiing
and biathlon

5. Hockey
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In February 2011, Vladimir Putin
has promised the participants of
the Universiade in Turkey learning
to skate.
He studied under the guidance of
the famous hockey player Alexei
Kasatonov two months. Training
are often took place after
midnight, when Vladimir Putin
ended jobs.
By mid-April he was confident
skating and in April 15, 2011 he
took part in the training of young
players before the finals of the
tournament "Golden Puck" where
he even scored a few goals in the
gate. .

6. Behind the wheel
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Vladimir Putin tried his hand
at motor racing, sat behind
the wheel of the car,
"Formula 1". Putin ruled
racing car on a special track,
speeding up to 240
kilometers per hour.
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Vladimir Putin is not willing
to put aside his jacket and
tie and to ride on the bike in
good weather. Dmitry
Medvedev also take part in
the politics company
because he is the supporter
of a healthy lifestyle and
sports

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After victories at the
Olympic Games, World
Championships and other
major international
tournaments, Vladimir
Putin always meets with
Russian winners of the
competition and thanks
them for a decent
representation of our
country.
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President of Russia was
personally present in
Guatemala, during the
election place of the 2014
Olympic Games