62 year old Vladimir Putin leader/ dictator of Russia made his way onto the ice this weekend in the name of a gala hockey match to celebrate 70 years since the end of WWII, on a team with ex NHL professionals. Putin not only played, but he scored 8 out the 18 goals that were scored on his team, although comical this event shows how much pride Putin takes in his reputation and how far he will go to maintain his "action man" persona that has been cultivated by the Kremlin. Putin has previously posed bare chested on a horse, rode in a supersonic jet, and helped put satellite trackers on Tigers. His somewhat official personality cult also unveiled a bust of Putin dressed like a Roman Emperor further depicting him as a dictator and not an elected leader.
Nicole Meechan
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-32770413
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