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The Putins Counter Divorce Rumors With Drab Home Video

By Theunis BatesOct 18th 2010 – 3:14PM
Russian Federation

Russian Federation

(Oct. 18) -- Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila, made a rare public appearance together this weekend, in a show of unity that many commentators believe is intended to end persistent rumors that Russia's most powerful couple are headed for a divorce. In a video posted on the government's website...

Vladimir Putin Likes Flexible Women

By Michael David SmithApr 21st 2008 – 8:19PM

This is Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva, a 2004 gold medalist who is, according to her Wikipedia entry, "known for her extreme natural flexibility."I find it a little disturbing that she can stick her head that far back and her leg that far up, but apparently Russian president Vladimir Putin likes it. A Moscow newspaper...

Background on Alina Kabaeva

Alina Maratovna Kabaeva (; ; born May 12, 1983) is a Russian Honored Master of Sports, retired rhythmic gymnast, and politician.

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