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American action hero Steven Seagal gets Serbian citizenship

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia has granted citizenship to American action hero Steven Seagal.


The decision, announced in the official state gazette, came after the veteran actor and producer made two recent visits to Serbia, praising its populist leadership and saying he feels like a Serb.

During one visit, Seagal was offered to train Serbian special police forces in Aikido, a Japanese martial art that he has displayed in his blockbuster movies.

His visits were sponsored by a pro-Russian Serb group.

Seagal is among the Western celebrities who have socialized with Russian President Vladimir Putin and praised him despite the deep chill in diplomatic relations between Moscow and the West.

Serbia has officially sought EU membership but has been struggling to overcome strong opposition from pro-Kremlin nationalists.

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-- (c) Associated Press 2016-01-12

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Seagalovic Now? Hollywood Star Steven Seagal Scores Serbian Citizenship

Tips for foreigners on how to obtain Serbian citizenship: first, be a famous American actor and claim you feel like a Serb; second, offer to build a martial arts school in the capital city; third, be best pals with state officials. Welcome to Steven Seagal’s new identity!


According to a statement issued by the official paper of the Serbian government on Saturday, the 63-year-old actor and film producer has been granted Serbian citizenship following numerous visits to Belgrade, in which he extolled the state leadership and claimed that he feels a close connection with the country.

A father of seven, Seagal was received twice by President Tomislav Nikolic and Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic in December 2015. At the time, he stated that he would do "everything possible to promote Serbia" around the world. He also underscored his wish to set up an Aikido school in Belgrade, officials stated.

Full story: http://sputniknews.com/society/20160112/1032969889/seagal-actor-serbia-citizenship-aikido.html

-- SPUTNIK 2016-01-12

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Well I think it's better for an aging martial arts star to die a dignified death teaching Aikido in Serbia than having a swift one off the wrist in a Bangkok hotel bedroom.

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It's a real slap in the face to his good buddy Putin. Not that anyone should care.

Slap in the face? Russia and Serbia are strong allies...if anything, an endorsement of Mr. Putin.

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Who cares ,has been over the top self loving actor (Show off)

You forgot his selfless sacrifice giving back to the community police documentary series...

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Steven Seagal has always been a certified, card-carrying nut job.

Yeah, there seems to be a whole bunch of them,

Can't seem to get it posted

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Steven Seagal used to be my action hero , must have been back in the early 90's.

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It's a real slap in the face to his good buddy Putin. Not that anyone should care.

Slap in the face? Russia and Serbia are strong allies...if anything, an endorsement of Mr. Putin.

I know they are strong allies. But it shows that Seagal isn't dumb enough to get on the sinking ship that is Putin's Russia.

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