I've written before about Vladimir Putin's badass publicity stunts. Today we have another item to add to an impressive list that already includes whale hunting, tiger tranquilizing, kicking judo ass, piloting a fighter jet, driving an F1 car, and swimming with the dolphins. This weekend the 58-yeard old Russian Prime Minister skated up to practice with junior team called the "White Bears" at a rink in Moscow. According to his spokesman, Putin only learned to skate a few months ago. However, after his time on the ice, the PM said, “It’s an exciting and energetic sport. It reminds me of mountain skiing, it’s less traumatic than soccer.” Check out his skills after the jump.

 

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