Vladimir Putin: Professional wild man to fitness freak, UNKNOWN FACTS about Russian President

Russian President Vladimir is arriving in India with a power-pact delegation on Thursday evening. Lets know some unknown facts about the Russian President.

Published date india.com Published: December 4, 2025 6:00 PM IST
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Vladimir Putin: Professional wild man to fitness freak, UNKNOWN FACTS about Russian President

Putin India Visit Updates: Russian President Vladimir is all set to land in India with a power-pact delegation on Thursday evening. He is on a two-day state visit to India, specially to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. This visit of Putin is very crucial as it weighted towards energy resurrection, defence diplomacy.  The Russian President is coming with a power-pack delegation consisting of internal coterie, consisting of state oligarchs and private tycoons.

He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host a private dinner for the Russian President. Bot the leaders will hold talks at Hyderabad House. President Draupadi Murmu will also meet President Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Unknown Facts About Vladimir Putin

A Hockey Player: If we compare President Putin with other world leaders, he is unique. He is known for his unique hobbies. The Russian President, in 2015 celebrated his 63rd birthday by playing ice hockey in Sochi, alongside former NHL stars and state officials.

A Fitness Freak: On August 30, 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen lifting heavy weights at a gym. In a video, he was seen with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev working out at the gym.

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A Big Time Foodie: Putin is also known for his love for food. The 2015 video also featured him having a diplomatic breakfast, roasting his own meat.

A Karate Kid: Few people know that Putin holds a black belt in judo. He stated that he started learning martial arts when he was a teenager.

A Swimmer: Very less people know that Putin is a very good swimmer and he likes to swim in freezing lakes for fun.

The Horseman: Putin was seen very often riding a horse.

Hunter Putin: The Russian President once saved some media persons from a tiger attack. He shot a tiger with a tranquiliser dart.

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