Putin Boasts of Vigor and Anonymity, Despite Gerontologist's Passing
• Putin claimed former schoolmates often fail to recognize him due to his position and power
• He suggested at a televised town hall that classmates say "I don't believe it, is it you or not?"
• Putin boasted of working out a minimum of 2 hours per day, apparently to reassure people of his health
• His comments follow the recent death at 77 of his "personal gerontologist" Vladimir Khavinson
• In 2017, Khavinson praised Putin's longevity potential and ability to stay in power into his 80s