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Russian TV show Moscow. Kremlin. Putin debuted last night offering an intimate insight into Vlad’s life.

The hour-long show was broadcast on state-run channel Rossiya 1 and made a string of interesting claims about Putin.

It reported that even bears are intimidated by Putin and will always “behave themselves” if they see Vlad.

Putin’s new show came amid major protests in Russia over unpopular pension reforms.

The show also praised Vlad’s “wonderful” physique and hailed his love of children.

Putin’s recent holiday in remote Siberia was spotlight in the shot which segued into the odd comments about bears.

Vlad’s days out are often highlighted by the Kremlin, and have spawned a series of famous – and hilarious – pictures of Putin showing off his bod.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reminded viewers that the Siberian region of Tuva was wild and untamed.

He pointed out bodyguards are armed, but bears know better than to mess with Putin.

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Peskov said: "This is wild nature, there are bears there.

“Bodyguards are armed in an appropriate manner, just in case.

"Although if a bear sees Putin – they aren’t idiots – they will behave themselves properly.”

Putin’s adventure holidays have previously featured him fishing, riding shirtless on horseback, firing crossbows, and snorkelling.

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Rossiya 1 also ran a segment of the show highlighting Putin’s attitude to young people.

TV presenter Vladimir Soloviev said: “When Putin talks to the mother of a child or looks at a child, it’s clear how much he loves children.

"He has a human, sincere attitude toward children.”

Peskov added: "Putin doesn’t only love children, he loves people in general.”

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Russian online opposition channel TV Dozhd likened the show to a Soviet Union style cult of personality.

It aired just hours after thousands of people marched near Red Square to protest pension reforms.

Putin’s approval rating has plunged to a four-year low since he won a fourth term back in March.

The documentary hailed Putin’s reforms as “necessary”and his ability to “take responsibility for them” – omitting any mention of the protests in Moscow.