Vladimir Putin is dreaming of ending his career and going travelling in his retirement, he revealed today.
The Kremlin strongman unexpectedly hinted at life beyond Kremlin politics at a time when he is widely tipped to be planning to stand for a new six year term starting in 2018.
"I want to successfully complete my career," said 64 year old Putin who also hinted he wished he had more time for his secretive private life.
He told metal workers at a plant in Chelyabinsk that he dreams of being able to travel to see "nature" and "historical sights".
Known for his passion for the Siberian outdoors, the president admitted that he ''loves travelling a lot" but complained his many working trips show him little more than meeting rooms in different cities.