Russian media like showing Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as a man of action - broadcasting footage of him at the wheel of a massive racing truck, shirtless on a fishing excursion or tracking a tiger through the Siberian forest.
This weekend, they showed Putin visiting the judo school in St Petersburg where he practiced judo when he was young.
The prime minister has a black belt in the martial arts and has released a DVD of his judo teachings.
During Friday's visit, Putin couldn't resist showing off his skills, taking on some of the school's judokas - including some of the Russian national team.
The footage shows the prime minister, clad in the traditional white judo outfit and wearing his black belt, exercising with the students and helping them practice various holds.
In a country where people are often renowned for habits such as heavy drinking and smoking, Putin cuts an alternative clean living image that's proved popular with voters.
After Friday's session, the prime minister took time to pose for photos with some of the judoka and to hand out autographs.
He also signed a commemorative book for the youngest athlete practising at the club - an 8-year-old girl.
APTN
source: newshub archive
