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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. Russian President Vladimir Putin and some of his top officials took a break from state affairs ahead of his birthday, spending a few days hiking, hillwalking, and even driving off-road 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 time in the country’s wilderness, enjoying the calm of nature. 
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, 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.  The adventurous vacations of the Russian leader have always attracted 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. Putin has shown off his bare chest a few times during his holidays in the wild, sending both Western media and fans into frenzy. This year, however, the president remained fully clothed.
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