Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin unveiled the secret of his good fortune during his annual Q&A session on Thursday.
A student from Siberia reminded Putin that Russia won the bids to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2018 World Cup and asked if the prime minister was really "so lucky."
Putin said, "Yes" and tried to explain the secret of his luck.
"One should work [hard], and first of all work with people, show respect for them and prove competence and do it persistently, but tactfully," the premier said.
"As you see, we have been a success until now and hopefully will be a success in the future," he said.
MOSCOW, December 16 (RIA Novosti)
