Russian Prime Minister showed off his manliness to an adoring press yet again this weekend by roaring into Sevastapol, Ukraine on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Although, at least this time Putin kept his clothes on.
Putin was in Ukraine to meet with President Viktor Yanukovich, but took some time out to visit an international bikers convention. There he defied type by telling his adoring crowd that he, like them, was a true democrat:
“Bike is the most democratic transport vehicle. Bike is the most daring, challenging as it gives its owner the tempting feeling of freedom, that is why one can say without any exaggeration, bike is a symbol of freedom
“You came here, because you are free people, and you can go wherever you want.”
And then displayed his understanding of modern machinery:
“There are such tricked out vehicles, such tricked out pieces of iron, like the one that I ride today,” Putin said.
RIA Novosti, the august Russian news agency, were so impressed that they briefly turned into drooling fashionistas:
The image of the premier was [like] totally matching the biker’s one. He was wearing black jeans, black shirt, sunglasses and biker gloves. [OMG!!]
OK – I may have tweaked that quote slightly.
Am I the only one who has noticed that, in order to prevent him from falling off, Putin was actually propped up on a tricycle?
Anyways. That’s our boy Putin. It’s just how he rolls.
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