October 18th 2024.
After the Kremlin reassured the public that Vladimir Putin was in good health, despite undergoing multiple hospital examinations, he was spotted outside of Moscow scratching his face repeatedly. The 72-year-old leader had ventured into a crowd in Ufa city, determined to prove his vitality, while his anxious bodyguard kept him at a distance from the eager citizens. However, footage from his meeting with sports officials captured him rubbing and scratching his face and neck nervously.
It wasn't the first time Putin had been seen dealing with these itches as just a day prior, he had also displayed similar behavior in Moscow. This "meet the people" moment came after the Kremlin had assured the public that there was nothing amiss with his health, despite Putin himself revealing that he was undergoing regular examinations at a top hospital in Moscow. His spokesperson emphasized that these hospital visits were just a routine part of his health check-ups.
However, a video of the incident was not available, adding to the skepticism surrounding Putin's health. Moreover, strict security measures were implemented in Ufa, indicating the leader's paranoia about his safety. Children were even ordered to stay home from school and attend online classes instead, with schools citing the risk of viral infections as the reason. But some believed it was because Putin was attending the "Russia - a Sports Power" forum, during which he met with Paralympians and criticized the West for politicizing sports.
Despite the tight security, Putin was met with well-wishers in Ufa, with one woman expressing gratitude on behalf of the teachers. However, during his visit, Putin also expressed his concern about children from low-income families being excluded from sports due to the financial burden on their parents. He demanded a return to the system of free access to training for talented children, similar to the one in place during the Soviet era.
He shared his personal experience, stating that if he had to pay for everything when he was actively involved in sports, he would have never achieved the titles of USSR Master of Sports in Sambo and Master of Sports of the Soviet Union in Judo. He acknowledged that his family did not have the means to support his sports career, and urged for a proper solution to ensure that children from low-income and large families have equal opportunities to pursue their athletic dreams.
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