Russian PM takes to ice skating to boost sport
April 29th, 2011 - 12:10 pm ICT by IANSMoscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has taken up ice skating in a bid to boost the sport in the country.
In February, Putin had promised to learn how to skate. In mid-April, he showed his skill at an informal game of ice-hockey between young players from provincial teams of Russia.
Speaking at a ministerial conference on healthy lifestyles and non-communicable diseases, Putin said his recently acquired hobby was a call to changes, showing that “there are not any inaccessible limits”.
According to a survey by Russia’s Public Opinion Fund held in mid-April, there was a dramatic rise in people’s confidence level in their rulers.
A total of 53 percent of those polled trust Putin, while 46 percent support President Dmitry Medvedev.
–IANS/RIA Novosti
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