The Russian president Vladimir Putin was photographed with students in Moscow yesterday, but some noticed something else in the pictures: his shoes, specifically their heel. Putin, who is 1.70 meters tall, made an appearance at Vorobyovy Gory for the day dedicated to students in Russia.
According to the Daily Mail, Putin and his associates are very careful about his public appearances. American historian Timothy Snyder noted that Putin is the closest thing there is to the fictional character of the Soviet hero Stirlich, the Russian “equivalent” of James Bond.
In 2020, the Economist wrote: “Height matters in politics,” with the magazine presenting research showing that in most polls, taller politicians garner higher approval ratings than their opponents.
Source: News Beast
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