NextSharkNextShark.com

Vladimir Putin Works Out in $3,200 Sweats, Drinks Tea With His Best Bro

Vladimir Putin Works Out in $3,200 Sweats, Drinks Tea With His Best Bro

Russian President Vladimir Putin, also a former KGB colonel and no stranger to feats of badassery, spent last Sunday with his best bro doing best bro things like lifting weights, grilling steaks and drinking tea in outfits that cost thousands of dollars.

September 3, 2015
SHARE
Russian President Vladimir Putin, also a former KGB colonel and no stranger to feats of badassery, spent last Sunday with his best bro doing best bro things like lifting weights, grilling steaks and drinking tea in outfits that cost thousands of dollars.
At the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in the resort town of Sochi, Putin hosted his protégé, former Russian President and current Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev for some leisurely bro-bonding at an open-air gym, according to Quartz.
Subscribe to
NextShark's Newsletter

A daily dose of Asian America's essential stories, in under 5 minutes.

Get our collection of Asian America's most essential stories to your inbox daily for free.

Unsure? Check out our Newsletter Archive.

The two authority figures wore outfits that complemented each other. Putin wore a pair of $1,425 cashmere and silk jogger pants made by Loro Piana. Although he only wore his jacket for a portion of the time, his outfit in total is estimated to have cost $3,200.
While the Russian president and prime minister appeared to have been staging the gathering — Putin is known for his macho photo ops — it seemed like the two enjoyed each other’s company.
MOST READ
    HAPPENING NOW
      Riley Schatzle

      Riley Schatzle is a contributor at NextShark

      SHARE THIS ARTICLE:

      RELATED STORIES FROM NEXTSHARK

      Support
      NextShark's
      Journalism

      Many people might not know this, but NextShark is a small media startup that runs on no outside funding or loans, and with no paywalls or subscription fees, we rely on help from our community and readers like you.

      Everything you see today is built by Asians, for Asians to help amplify our voices globally and support each other. However, we still face many difficulties in our industry because of our commitment to accessible and informational Asian news coverage.

      We hope you consider making a contribution to NextShark so we can continue to provide you quality journalism that informs, educates, and inspires the Asian community. Even a $1 contribution goes a long way. Thank you for supporting NextShark and our community.

      © 2023 NextShark, Inc. All rights reserved.