The powerful Russian duo hits the slopes for a holiday in the snow.

Snow Buddies
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talk while skiing in Krasnaya Polyana near the Black Sea resort of Sochi, in southern Russia. The 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi.


Carving His Turns
The President hits a trail for a nice a run, but seems to have decided against wearing gloves.


Speed Demons?
President Medvedev and the Prime Minister chat from atop their snowmobiles.


Easy Rider
Prime Minister Putin motors down a snowmobile trail.


Warming Up
The Prime Minister and the President order some hot tea at a resort cafe.


Foggy Goggles
The pair shares a few words mid-mountain run.


Shutter Bug
The President takes a picture of the Sochi scenery.