Not well, he appears to be at a level of someone who's taken a few months of piano lessons as a child or simply learned a few melodies without knowing how to actually read music or any formal training. read more
How well he plays the piano, however, is beside the point. When he plays, he plays melodies from old movies that have a universal emotional appeal for Russians - these movies defined love of country, loyalty, courage, humanity in the face of tragedy and other core Russian values for generations of Russians. read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin, known for his displays of sporting prowess, showed an artistic side on Sunday by playing two Soviet-era tunes on a piano during a visit to China. Putin, who was in Beijing for the One Belt, One Road conference, sat down at the baby grand piano while waiting to meet China’s President Xi Jinping at the state Diaoyutai residence. read more
Looks like Vladimir Putin is far better at playing American politicians than the piano. No journalists were killed in the making of this video. Looks like Vladimir Putin is far better at playing American politicians than the piano. read more