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In pics: President Vladimir Putin goes fishing in Russia’s Siberia mountains

Putin has frequently engaged in action stunts since taking the helm in 2000, flying combat jets, riding horses and fishing bare-chested.

Putin holds a fish he caught during a mini-break in Siberian Tyva region
Putin holds a fish he caught during a mini-break in Siberian Tyva region Image Source :
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President Vladimir Putin has gone spearfishing in southern Siberia’s mountains, the latest stunt for the action man and adventure-loving Russian leader.

Footage released Saturday by Russian state television stations showed Putin steering an inflatable boat and fishing bare-chested with a rod in a mountain lake, accompanied by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and other officials.

It also showed Putin fishing underwater with a spear gun. Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the president spent two hours hunting a pike before finally getting it during Wednesday’s trip.
Putin holds a fish he caught during a mini-break in Siberian Tyva region - India Tv
Putin holds a fish he caught during a mini-break in Siberian Tyva region

Putin has frequently engaged in action stunts since taking the helm in 2000, flying combat jets, riding horses and fishing bare-chested. He also accompanied a flock of cranes on a hang glider, shot a tiger with a tranquilizer gun and released leopards into a wildlife sanctuary.

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