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8 August 2012 | The Guardian

Vladimir Putin thinks Vladimir Putin is the bad-boy of Russia.
And such a standing does not allow for hand-kissing.




On Monday, The Guardian published footage of Putin's visit to a 14th century monastery.
In the video, the president makes his way down a line of officials, shaking hands and greeting
the gentlemen.

When Putin meets a Russian Orthodox priest, however, things go awry.



Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, visits a 14th century monastery on Russia's northern
Valaam Island, but appears ruffled when a Russian Orthodox priest tries to kiss his hand.
Putin, who has projected a tough guy image, has enjoyed the support of Russian Orthodox
Church and its leader Patriarch Kirill.

Although, he may be exerting increasingly authoritarian control over Russia, but President Putin
has got a soft side too . . . his unreserved loves for dogs.