VS OR CHANNEL, ‘There is a strong tie between the people of Russia and those of the United States that is not often seen or discussed in the public eye. tt is@ love of the natural resources both countries have and strive to protect. Conservation Is a bedrock for both of these nations, and there is no bigger champion for this in Eastern Europe than Vladimir Putin, For Viadimir Putin, this love of the outdoors began at an early age, as he noted in a 2011 interview: fondness for the outdoors, ike that of many other people, has its roots in my youth and, particularly, in the books I’ve read. | have always loved and avidly read the novels of Jack London, Jules Verne and Ernest Hemingwoy. The characters depicted in their books, who are brave and resourceful people embarking on exciting adventures, definitely ‘shaped my inner self ond nourished my love for the outdoors.” ‘This shared interest in conservation and adventure, demonstrated by western authors that influenced both Mr. Putin and American readers, is something that highlights an important commonality. Outdoor Channel would be honored to ‘work with Mr, Putin on bringing this truth to the world, We would like to document Mr. Putin's personal efforts of conservation by producing several one hour programs that ‘would be told through his eyes, highlighting the efforts of the Russian Geographical Society. The protection of endangered species like the Snow Leopard, Siberian Tiger, Beluga White Whale and many others would be a cornerstone of these programs, as well as the Arctic Cleanup and Undersea Exploration programs that are protecting not only the species, but the environment they inhabit. Any and all conservation subjects that are important to him would be part of this effort to highlight the amazing resources of Russia, and the leader who works to protect them, ‘These programs would, of course, be designed and built by working with Mr. Putin and the Russian Geographic Society to be sure and capture the true heart of these efforts from the Russian perspective, while linking them to the same passion found in the United States. It is Important that conservationists work together across all nations to protect and maintain the outdoor spaces that we all love and utilize. We look forward to planning and producing this effort with you ‘as soon as possible. 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver CO 80204 ‘waw.utdoorchannel.com ‘cTRLO0003833,