Comrade Vlad is enjoying a much deserved break from liberal democracy undermining this week at beautiful Lake Baikal in noted tourist destination Southern Siberia. Ever the aficionado of action sports, Vlad submerged in a bathysphere, swam in the frigid water and chased a Northern Russian Pike.
Besides his bare chest, Putin’s most prized symbol of machismo is his prowess at angling and this trip proved no exception.
Putin was coy about unmasking his choice of lure for his catch above, only saying rather obliquely…
“In Russia we have the best baits.”
No fan of catch and release, Putin has plans for his prize.
“This one has some small talents for the campaign trail, perhaps we’ll take him on the road with us next year.”
I’d have advised throwing it back in.
(Credit where it’s due...)