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| WATCH Putin hiking & driving off-road in Siberian mountains in signature holiday VIDEO | WATCH Putin hiking & driving off-road in Siberian mountains in signature holiday VIDEO |
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| Russian President Vladimir Putin and some of his top officials took a break from state affairs ahead of Putin’s birthday, spending a few days hiking, hillwalking, and even driving offroad in the thick of the Siberian wilderness. | |
| Days off are a rare occurrence in Putin’s tight schedule. When he manages to get a few of them away from the Kremlin, he usually spends the time in the country’s wilderness enjoying the nature and its calm. | Days off are a rare occurrence in Putin’s tight schedule. When he manages to get a few of them away from the Kremlin, he usually spends the time in the country’s wilderness enjoying the nature and its calm. |
| This time, the Russian president chose the Siberian taiga forest to go on a hike ahead of his October 7 birthday. | This time, the Russian president chose the Siberian taiga forest to go on a hike ahead of his October 7 birthday. |
| Footage released by the Kremlin features Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu making their way through the wild in a two-seat off-road buggy. | Footage released by the Kremlin features Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu making their way through the wild in a two-seat off-road buggy. |
| Putin is also seen climbing a steep slope, helping himself with a staff, and then sitting and enjoying the view. | Putin is also seen climbing a steep slope, helping himself with a staff, and then sitting and enjoying the view. |
| The adventurous vacations of the Russian leader have always attracted the media attention, while the range of his activities – such as underwater fishing and horseback riding have become prime meme material. | |
| It is during his holidays in the wild that Putin showcased his bare chest a few times, sending both the Western media and fans into frenzy. This year, however, the president remained fully clothed. | It is during his holidays in the wild that Putin showcased his bare chest a few times, sending both the Western media and fans into frenzy. This year, however, the president remained fully clothed. |
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