Vladimir Putin Thread

Putin approved five general designers of arms on classified topics
http://vpk.name/news/130494_putin_utverdil_pyat_genkonstruktorov_vooruzhenii_po_zasekrechennyim_temam.html

Putin Talks Chechen War, Oligarchs, Ukraine, Sanctions in New TV Film

Russian President Vladimir Putin shared his view on topics "starting from the Chechen campaign and ending with oligarch friends, attitude to power and attitude toward God" in new made-for-TV film, according to the statement of Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russian President Vladimir Putin covered a wide range of issues, including the Chechen war and Russia's role in world affairs, during an almost two-hour interview to be used for a new made-for-TV film, Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov, who hosted the interview, said Monday.

Solovyov said Putin shared his view on topics "starting from the Chechen campaign and ending with oligarch friends, attitude to power and attitude toward God."

The president also spoke about what it takes to be a leader on this scale, according to Solovyov.

"He said: 'as a matter of fact [you have to sacrifice] everything, there is no normal life at all, this is why I always honestly say that I do not like to work as president at all,'" Solovyov stated.

Putin's relations with Russian oligarchs also came up in the interview, parts of which will be used in the film, dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Putin's presidency, which will be broadcast on Sunday.

"Putin said that soon after he became president a group of oligarch mates came and said: 'Do you understand that you are not a president? We will rule the country,' and Putin said: "We shall see," Solovyov said.

Putin is currently serving his third four-year term as president of Russia after also holding the post in back-to-back terms from 2000 to 2008. He served as prime minister for four years before being elected president again in March 2012. Putin's current term expires in 2018.

Read more: http://sputniknews.com/russia/20150420/1021122444.html#ixzz3XrOLCceP

Pretty insightful analysis by Rostislav Ishchenko, about the conflict between the US and Russia....

What does Putin want? A major analysis by Rostislav Ishchenko (must read!)
http://thesaker.is/what-does-putin-want-a-major-analysis-by-rostislav-ishchenko-must-read/

alexZam wrote:

Good one

UKRAINE? 

alexZam wrote:UKRAINE? 

Hehe.

Putin Holds his Father's Picture: The Immortal's March (photos + video)
http://fortruss.blogspot.ru/2015/05/putin-holds-his-fathers-picture.html

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the 'Immortal Regiment' initiative's importance, while marching with over 300,000 people in Moscow's Red Square, Saturday. "It was born not in cabinets, nor in administrative structures, but in the hearts of our people," Putin told the interviewer.

Some estimate that around 500 000 people attended....possibly the biggest public gathering in Moscow ever!

Got into this, dunno if it was posted before. It's old actually, but valid. Those were Dmitry Medvedev times as President and VVP as PM.

This needs to be here as well.

DTA wrote:Documentary by Vladimir Solovyov

Episode 1 - War in Chechnya. Way from Prime Minister to Acting President
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c7f_1430284031

i found here mistake 05.25 when Zakhar Prilepin talk about ChabanMakhi and KarabanMakhi - two villages in Dagestan

Episode 2/8 - Elections. President of a country in decay. Tragedy of Kursk submarine
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=517_1430437349

Episode 3/8 - Relations between Russia and US. Restoring Russian Economy - Beginning
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=07b_1430592154

Episode 4/8 - Developing partnership with EU. Terrorist acts in Russia. Russia stands United
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f20_1430662214

PRESIDENT - Episode 5/8 - Formation of Personality
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e8c_1430759524

Episode 6/8 - Putin on the post of Prime Minister during 2008 crisis
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=93e_1430924790

Episode 7/8 - Relations with opposition. Bolotnaya protests. Standoff between US and Russia
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5e3_1430934131

Episode 8/8 Revival of Russian Army. Putin serves his Country. Peoples faith in the President and Country
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=bee_1431009868

Vovka is a big softie...  

Ideas of patriotism in Russia strong - Putin

I was just researching information on Putin and found out(don't know if true) that Vladimir Putin mother was Jewish and so was his grandfather and other other relatives(this true, does anyone know?). If true it would make Vladimir Putin Jewish.

par far wrote:I was just researching information on Putin and found out(don't know if true) that Vladimir Putin mother was Jewish and so was his grandfather and other other relatives(this true, does anyone know?). If true it would make Vladimir Putin Jewish.

friend come on, don't believe the propaganda of internet

George1 wrote:

par far wrote:I was just researching information on Putin and found out(don't know if true) that Vladimir Putin mother was Jewish and so was his grandfather and other other relatives(this true, does anyone know?). If true it would make Vladimir Putin Jewish.

friend come on, don't believe the propaganda of internet

Very very true, fun fact: this was the first in 2 years I researched anything on the internet and I regret it already.

Depends on whether you think Jewish is a religion or an ethnicity.

We know it is a religion, but we also know there is no jewish gene... just like there is no catholic gene or Hindu gene.

It comes down to, what portions do you define as being ethnicity too... if your mother is white and your father is black are you black or white?

Often your looks will do more to determine how you are treated... dark skin and you will be treated as being black and light skin as white.

Personally I don't care... what someone's grandfather was or his mother did does not effect my feelings towards someone.

Skin colour is about as important as eye colour or hair colour.

As far as Putin goes he has shown that he makes decisions and speaks in the interests of Russians... that is all that matters... his actions match what he says and both support the position of Russia and Russians.

...and in that state of affairs I don't care if he is a Druid.

GarryB wrote:Depends on whether you think Jewish is a religion or an ethnicity.

We know it is a religion, but we also know there is no jewish gene... just like there is no catholic gene or Hindu gene.

It comes down to, what portions do you define as being ethnicity too... if your mother is white and your father is black are you black or white?

Often your looks will do more to determine how you are treated... dark skin and you will be treated as being black and light skin as white.

Personally I don't care... what someone's grandfather was or his mother did does not effect my feelings towards someone.

Skin colour is about as important as eye colour or hair colour.

As far as Putin goes he has shown that he makes decisions and speaks in the interests of Russians... that is all that matters... his actions match what he says and both support the position of Russia and Russians.

...and in that state of affairs I don't care if he is a Druid.

Well the organism usually tries to adopt the pre-dominant genes for better adoption to harsher environments meaning the gen for higher pigmentation will always go through while the "white gen" will lose but remain in the DNA and only over hundreds of generations with constant white+black reproduction it will get easier to see that each generation becomes less blackish.

Aggree with the rest. Judge someone by his actions not his speeches and what the father was or did does not mean the son has to be/become or can be found guilty off.

i ask something very interesting.do you believe putin has a problem with the "being a strong man" atitude? i say this cause i see him like struggle to beat some punks that agresse him on street.

"From horse riding to hunting, Vladimir Putin has long portrayed himself as Russia's action-man president and this morning was no different as he was pictured enthusiastically working out with prime minister Dmitry Medvedev in his gym in Sochi. Amazingly, Putin managed to resist the urge to rip off his t-shirt, preferring to complete his whole workout without revealing his famous torso. After struggling to keep up with Putin, Medvedev joined the President for a relaxing cup of tea and breakfast at his residence in Bocharov Ruchei. Wearing a pair of powerlifting gloves, grey jogging bottoms and a plain t-shirt, Putin appeared to be well-prepared for an intense workout. Striding into the gym with Medvedev, the Russian president seemed to be at ease, quickly showing off his strength with an easy arm workout on the cable crossover. Pausing to reset his feet, Putin leans forward as he works on the cable crossover, slightly blowing his cheeks out as he starts to feel the strain to his arms and upper back.


After powering through a few more reps on various pieces of gym equipment, Putin gave a few words of wisdom to Medvedev, watching closely over his shoulder as he worked out. Putin also allows enough time to work on his hamstrings, gently bouncing on a balance board whilst holding on to a nearby conditioning machine. While Putin is well known for his action-man personality, Medvedev is also no stranger to exercise either. He has previously been seen playing badminton and is a keen ice hockey and judo fan. A few more lifts and the 62-year-old president called time on his workout before the two friends heading off for a quick barbecue. Always keen to take the lead, Putin quickly grabbed the tongs and demonstrated his culinary skills, turning the skewered meat over the flames. The main chef intervened and gave the two men a bit of advice on achieving the perfect grill. With the meat finally ready, Putin and Medvedev sat outside at a table for a spot of breakfast.
Raising their china tea mugs, the president and prime minister made a toast before digging into a much deserved breakfast. The Russian President Vladimir Putin was also pictured on Saturday sitting next to former boxer Natalia Ragozina as they attended an international combat sambo tournament in Sochi." Source: theguardian.com

Why is this news in UK seriously? If this is supposed to be part of media war aganist Russia i dont think its working very well...

point is that a strong man in what to be. because pushups just show that he is a athlet. but best for now would be some show about his ability to government the country aka some that proves he have ability to make lets say complicated economical calculus. you may say what will show that. well will show the ability to make economy better

It's the usual pathetic double standards and inane spin.   When some NATO leader does these photo-ops it is considered de rigueur, but
when Putin does it is a sign of depravity.   This is propaganda designed to feed the empty brains of lemmings.   There are millions who
can see through this transparent crap, but unfortunately there are many more millions who will swallow it and think they got informed.

I am not big fan of media as tool of propaganda, nor i am big fan of politics (they are sadly big part of our lives) however i do very much like what Putin and few other politicians around the globe are doing. And i am not very sure how badly educated and brainwashed you have to be...to actually belive in crap that some of the Western media hubs are releasing. Well, actually many people in my country see Putin as some kind of new Tsar and "leader of the free world", i dont think he is perfect far from that but.. compared to some around...