Russian President Putin goes shirtless as he holidays in Siberia (Photos)

                

Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to put some of the country's issues  to one side to enjoy a few days holiday in in Tuva, a remote region in Siberia

The 64-year-old President was photographed shirtless in the lakes of Siberia diving, fishing and catching some fun with his defence minister Sergei Shoigu.

The Russian leader was also pictured sunbathing in Tuva during the holiday, which is said to have taken place between August 1 and 3.

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