The other day, a twenty-minute video on the rest of the Russian president in Tuva, which was on the Web, produced no less commotion than the long-awaited premiere of a four-part film about him by the illustrious Hollywood director Oliver Stone. The world was able once again to make sure that at the head of Russia is a smart, strong, strong-willed leader who at 64 years looks great and is in perfect physical shape. So what is the secret of the youthfulness and well-being of Vladimir Putin, from which source does he draw an inexhaustible charge of vivacity and vitality? Let's try to figure it out together.
Sports in the life of Vladimir Putin
Sport in the life of the Russian leader has always been a key place. Putin himself admits that it was thanks to him that he achieved such successes:
"Sport has had a great influence on the formation of my character ... Judo is a lesson for the body and mind. It develops strength, reaction, endurance. Teaches to behave in the hands, feel the sharpness of the moment, see the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent, strive for the best result. And the main thing is to constantly improve, work on yourself. Agree, politics, all this knowledge, skills and skills are simply necessary. "
Putin professionally engaged in sambo at the age of 11, and in 13 seriously took a great interest in judo. Since then, this struggle has become the main philosophy of his life. He is the owner of the "black belt", has the title of Honored coach. He has many awards and diplomas for winning this sport. Author of the book "Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin."
But judo is not the only sporting enthusiasm for the president of the Russian Federation. He swims well, rides well, and hockey a few years ago.
How the President of Russia eats
Naturally, as a professional sportsman, Vladimir Vladimirovich carefully monitors his diet. He prefers a separate food, which does not combine different in chemical composition products. In his menu you can often meet lean meat, fish and seafood, cottage cheese, honey, kefir, fresh vegetables and fruits. Putin prefers Russian and Caucasian cuisine, from drinks - green or herbal tea. The president practically does not use alcohol, but sometimes he allows himself a glass of dry red wine, a glass of vodka or cognac.