"There's nothing we prohibit and we do not arrest anyone, we have no legal responsibility for such relationships in Russia, unlike other countries", Putin said at a meeting with the volunteers of the Sochi Olympics.
In particular, the President noted that in some US states homosexual relations are considered a crime.
"So you can feel relaxed during the Olympics, but leave the kids out of it, please," Putin added.
During the meeting, a volunteer also asked Russian President question about the uniform of the Sochi volunteers.
"How is it that we have a law banning the promotion of homosexuality but the uniform of Sochi volunteers is rainbow-coloured", the volunteer asked.
Photo: RIA
Responding
to the question, the President assured that this uniform was not
created by himself and added once again that Russia does not have a ban
on non-traditional forms of sexual orientation.
"We
have a ban on the promotion of homosexuality and pedophilia among
minors and I want to emphasize this," said Putin. "Having a particular
relationship and promoting this kind of relationship are two absolutely
different things", the President highlighted.
Last
year Russia banned the propaganda of same-sex relations among minors
and imposed penalties on offenders. Russia’s legislation prompted a
number of Western politicians and public figures to call for a boycott
of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
The
State Duma has assured that the rules of the "anti-gay law" will not be
applied to participants and guests of the Olympic Games. Putin promised
that participants of the Games will feel comfortable regardless of
their nationality or sexual preference.
Russian President Putin names three qualities a politician needs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has named three qualities he believes a politician should have.
During
a meeting between the president and volunteers taking part in the
preparations for the Sochi Olympics, which are scheduled to be held in
February, a Mongolian student of a Krasnodar Territory university asked
Putin what three strong qualities a politician should have.
Photo: RIA
"Honesty,
professionalism, and - that probably applies more to healthcare workers
- a feeling of compassion and involvement in the life of an ordinary
citizen. It's extremely important," Putin said.
Sochi Olympics: Putin calls for volunteers to stock up with humor, patience and professionalism
Russian
President Vladimir Putin has called for volunteers who will work at the
Sochi Olympics to stock up with humor, patience, professionalism, and
perseverance since these emotions form the very atmosphere of the Games.
"We
very much hope that you, the volunteers, will create the unique
atmosphere for the Games. In is on your ability to create this
atmosphere that the mood of the Olympics guests and competitors will
depend on. And this is one of the most important things in the Olympic
program ", Putin said at a meeting with Sochi
volunteers.
volunteers.
Photo: RIA
"Sports
competitions are a celebration. Competitions are always associated with
emotions and anxiety. You have to realize this and have a sense of
humor to balance the sportsmen’s emotions so that the competitors have
only positive emotions", said the president.
The
Head of State also noted that it is not always an easy thing to do.
Thus, he wished volunteers patience, professionalism and mental
strength.
Russian President hopes to attend hockey, figure skating, skiing events at Sochi Olympics
Russian
President Vladimir Putin says he would like to visit ice hockey games
and competitions in figure skating and skiing during the Sochi Winter
Olympics. "I
would like to be able to attend events in my spare time, if my schedule
permits. I would like to watch a hockey game. Everybody in our country
loves figure skating, and so do I. I also like ski races", Putin said at
the meeting with volunteers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The
President has also noted that he was interested in biathlon and
mountain skiing. "This is what I know, what I love.” However, the
President is still unsure of which events his tight schedule will allow
him to attend, adding, “Well, I don't know yet what events I will be
able to attend".
Putin would like to take part in judo competitions if he were Olympic athlete
If
Russian President Vladimir Putin was an Olympic level athlete, he would
have very much liked to take part in the Olympic competitions in judo,
the President admitted while answering a question by a young female
volunteer from China, who asked him to let his imagination run away with
him on the matter.
"It is difficult to say which /sport/ I would be more successful in. But there is one sport that I have been engaged in almost all my life. This is, as it is well known - judo", Putin noted. However, he admitted that due to various reasons and circumstances he had not achieved Olympic heights in his career. "But, of course, if I had a chance, if I reached such a level, then I would have gladly performed specifically in the judo program", the head of state said.
He
also added that there were other martial arts that he was interested
in. In particular, he named wushu, which was the ancestor of other
Eastern martial arts. "This is a very interesting sport, with great
traditions and is very entertaining. However, unfortunately, I cannot
boast of having succeeded in it, although it would be very interesting
for me to watch and participate in it", the President concluded.
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