@msolga,
msolga wrote:
Quote:OK, here's my take on the wearing of the cross:
there's been quite a resurgence of Christianity within Russia
over the past few years. Wearing the cross could (Putin hopes!)
win him acceptance (& votes!) from Christians.
I think that 's what it is, Olga.
msolga wrote:
Quote:As for the constantly bared chest: It appears that this sort of
display goes over a treat with young Russians.
Its not much of a treat. He has a good looking face, tho.
I wish I looked that good. Additionally, I have the impression that he is quite intelligent.
One thing that was kind of like that (maybe), tho not for Russians,
is that Putin speaks delicately
beautiful English. (KGB)
msolga wrote:
Quote:Putin, man of action! Older, but sort of strong & "youthful" looking.
(Apart from that, he may be suffering some sort of mid-life crisis
& needs to reassure himself of his own attractiveness, virility, etc, etc, etc ...
)
I think it's all part of a calculated PR exercise.
THAT 's how I see it.
David