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Vladimir Putin 'to wed Olympic gymnast half his age'
By Harry de Quetteville
Last Updated: 3:24am BST 18/04/2008

He is the president of a resurgent superpower. She is a rhythmic gymnast less than half his age.

Now all Moscow is ablaze with rumours that Vladimir Putin, 56, and the flexible 24-year-old Alina Kabaeva have decided to tie the knot.

The whispers of romance are particularly scurrilous because Mr Putin has not officially announced any separation from his 50-year-old wife, Ludmilla.

But the former KGB spy, known for keeping his private life as far out of the spotlight as his former career, is reported to have split from her two months ago.

Rumours of Mr Putin's courtship of the rhythmic gymnast champion and model, who is now a member of the Russian parliament, have been circulating unofficially for some time.

But only now has a Russian newspaper dared to print the gossip, citing a party planner in St Petersburg who claimed to be bidding to organise the couple's lavish wedding reception.

epic lulz.

Not that I'm a Putin fan, but this gives him +1,000 points.

No, I have no idea where this thread is leading, but I just had an urge to post it.



epic lulz.

Not that I'm a Putin fan, but this gives him +1,000 points.

It does? How?

And did that article say that there's a 24-year old model and athlete sitting in the Russian parliament???

It does? How?

And did that article say that there's a 24-year old model and athlete sitting in the Russian parliament???

I have no idea. I just find this amusing.

Whoops, forgot to link (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/04/17/wputin117.xml) it - yes it did.

he's clearly in it for her beautiful personality, yeah thats what old men go for :p

And did that article say that there's a 24-year old model and athlete sitting in the Russian parliament???

I hear shes very good at balancing the budget dear god NSG has fallen to the level of making crude puns

he's clearly in it for her beautiful personality, yeah thats what old men go for :p



I hear shes very good at balancing the budget dear god NSG has fallen to the level of making crude puns

I bet that's what got her elected, too... that and her decades of experience, obviously...

So he heard about Sarkozy and said 'I must have a young trophy wife as well!'

I bet that's what got her elected, too... that and her decades of experience, obviously...

democracy in action?

So he heard about Sarkozy and said 'I must have a young trophy wife as well!'

the cold war just got very hot! :D

the cold war just got very hot! :D

We must not allow a trophy wife gap!

the cold war just got very hot! :D
Hmmmm... who will be next, Berlusconi?

Hmmmm... who will be next, Berlusconi?

Well, one thing's for sure, Angela Merkel is not going to follow their example ;)

Alina Kabaeva in action (http://youtube.com/watch?v=hl7AIEbK5DQ)

Well, one thing's for sure, Angela Merkel is not going to follow their example ;)

Sure she will. It'll be a trophy husband. You know, like Jeff Goldblum or someone.

Sure she will. It'll be a trophy husband. You know, like Jeff Goldblum or someone.

Wow... what are you on to consider Jeff Goldblum a trophy husband? :eek:

Alina Kabaeva in action (http://youtube.com/watch?v=hl7AIEbK5DQ)

Is that her proposing new legislation in the Russian parliament? :D

Wow... what are you on to consider Jeff Goldblum a trophy husband? :eek:

Carrots.

Carrots.

*roflmao

Oh, the mental image...

Is that her proposing new legislation in the Russian parliament? :D

I bet more people would watch parliament procedures on a regular basis if it was! That would be a quick way of increasing public interest in politics. ;)

I bet more people would watch parliament procedures on a regular basis if it was! That would be a quick way of increasing public interest in politics. ;)But Putin wouldn't want that. Maybe that's why he's marrying her, to get her out of the way.

But Putin wouldn't want that. Maybe that's why he's marrying her, to get her out of the way.

Possibly... I mean, can you imagine the public expecting all members of parliament to propose bills in that manner?

She isn't bad lookin.

http://www.javno.com/slike/slike_3/r1/g2008/m04/y169315634299240.jpg

http://www.javno.com/slike/slike_3/r2/g2008/m04/y30169328780001460.jpg

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_03/AlinaKabaeva1L_468x317.jpg

She isn't bad lookin.

http://www.javno.com/slike/slike_3/r1/g2008/m04/y169315634299240.jpg

http://www.javno.com/slike/slike_3/r2/g2008/m04/y30169328780001460.jpg

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_03/AlinaKabaeva1L_468x317.jpg

she would look better if she didn't have a 2 inch thick coat of make up around her eyes.

she would look better if she didn't have a 2 inch thick coat of make up around her eyes.


She is just using the Persian "Cat's eye" technique. Works well I think for the sexy pics.

http://basiskwaliteit.nl/popular/images2/gymnastsfemale_Alina+Kabaeva.jpg

I can see certain advantages here...

http://basiskwaliteit.nl/popular/images2/gymnastsfemale_Alina+Kabaeva.jpg

I can see certain advantages here...

She has a fondness for balls?

She has a fondness for balls?

She's a true ballplayer.

He has my full approval. *nod*

I think that any world leader who doesn't marry a 24 year old olympic gymnast when given the opportunity should be voted out of office as he or she is obviously of poor judgement and cannot be trusted with the reins of power.

He has my full approval. *nod*

I think that any world leader who doesn't marry a 24 year old olympic gymnast when given the opportunity should be voted out of office as he or she is obviously of poor judgement and cannot be trusted with the reins of power.

Making a case for Bill Clinton here? I think Bill's popularity would have shot up higher than it was if he would have dropped that witch he was married to and married one of the trailer trash he was sleeping with.

Making a case for Bill Clinton here? I think Bill's popularity would have shot up higher than it was if he would have dropped that witch he was married to and married one of the trailer trash he was sleeping with.

Monica Lewinski was no olympic gymnast. On the other hand, while governor of Arkansas, Bill had one of these: Elizabeth Gracen (http://www.thegreatescapeonline.com/nonmuze/images/SPECIALTYMAG999900647234MAGAZINEMC.jpg) Miss America 1982.

Monica Lewinski was no olympic gymnast. On the other hand, while governor of Arkansas, Bill had one of these: Elizabeth Gracen (http://www.thegreatescapeonline.com/nonmuze/images/SPECIALTYMAG999900647234MAGAZINEMC.jpg) Miss America 1982.

Yes was thinking more of the Miss America than the Lewinski. However I did hear of Monica winning some pie eating contest. Can't forget that ribbon she won at the county fair for hog callin.

Yes was thinking more of the Miss America than the Lewinski. However I did hear of Monica winning some pie eating contest. Can't forget that ribbon she won at the county fair for hog callin.

Breath control is a valuable gift. *nod*

Alina Kabaeva in action (http://youtube.com/watch?v=hl7AIEbK5DQ)

That shit is so ridiculously gay it's almost funny.

No doubt she's great on the floor exercise :D

Sounds like Putin's been hangin' out on 4chan with Pedobear...

you have to hand it to Putin, the man's a playa.

Strange. Putin does not seem like the type to marry a girl because she is attractive. I should think he would keep the relationship to extra-marital toying, and reserve the marriage for a more political purpose.

He's marrying a 24 year old. Putin's oldest daughter is 22...

He's marrying a 24 year old. Putin's oldest daughter is 22...

At least they can play together.

'atta boy Putin.

At least they can play together.

Hot ;)....

Must be "let's copy the French president" time :p
Must the GW Bush's turn next.