The Matrix Reloaded. Putin my president
He said “I’ll be back“, and he is back. According to one interview, Vladimir Putin, asked about his activity and keeping fit, explained “I think we need to eat less and to move more”. And the president moves, as more as possible. According to him, everything must be in moderation, restrictions should be in moderation, and the activity should be.” In addition, Putin believes that without some internal positiveness, it is very difficult to live at all, and to keep fit is almost impossible.

Attracted by various sports, Vladimir Putin explains: “I just love the novelty, like to learn something new. The process itself gives me pleasure. In fact, Putin has been engaged in sambo and judo since the age of 11. “I came to judo as a boy. And I became interested in martial arts, their particular philosophy, culture and relations with rival rules of conducting the fight” – says Putin, who holds the title of Master of Sport in judo. Besides, in September 2006 he became honorary president of the European Judo Union, and in 2010 he received an honorary degree “Doctor in judo” from Yongin South Korean university.

Putin is also a multiple champion of St. Petersburg and Sambo Master of Sport. Has a black belt in karate.

In skiing Vladimir Putin became interested long ago. According to his confession, he was riding in a heartbeat. “This is a dynamic, technical sport with a great opportunity to keep in shape, get a boost of energy and good mood. Soviet champion in this sport Leonid Tyagachev said that Vladimir Putin has stable technique, and he skies from the mountain on a very high speed.

In February 2011, Vladimir Putin promised the participants of the Universiade in Turkey to learn to skate. “I thought that for me it is simply impossible! I tried to do it once. But, since the promise was made, I started training”.

Two months later he studied under the famous hockey player Alexei Kasatonov. Training very often passed after midnight, when Vladimir Putin completed business day. By mid- April, he was already confidently skating and April 15, 2011, took part in the training of young players before the final tournament “Golden Puck” where he even scored a few goals to the gate.

Noteworthy, Vladimir Putin, alongside with sport activity, is known for wildlife protection. In particular, he likes to watch animals in their natural habitat and participate in scientific work. A Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Geographical Society – involved in the protection of rare animals, monitoring programs. Under the personal patronage of Putin are Amur tiger, whale, polar bear and snow leopard.

The Matrix Reloaded. Putin my president