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Onyx probably stores interesting trivia in the brain, as I do. Putin is also fluent in German and a jet pilot, as well as a black belt in karate.

I have paid attention to Putin since he came to power. He is very interesting to me.

I find it very interesting that Putin seems like he is going to be the most progressive leader in the country's history...especially so, given his background.

Putin is also fluent in German and a jet pilot, as well as a black belt in karate.

More interesting tidbits. I can believe he's a black belt. He's got a fine looking body (check out his black pullover)..looks like he works out and keeps in shape - a mutual attribute of both he and Bush.

Thanks for the enlightenment. Now there are two sources for Russian tidbits, Miss Marple and Onyx. :-)

In your opinion, do you think Pres Bush is doing right to build a "trust" relationship with Putin? I surely hope so. Had my doubts at first, because he was KGB (but then Pres Bush daddy was head of CIA) but it might be an asset.