VLADIMIR PUTIN SAYS HE IS NOT A "CZAR," AS SOME HAVE LABELED HIM, IN A RARE INTERVIEW TO BE BROADCAST ON THE 48TH SEASON PREMIERE OF "60 MINUTES," SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 ON CBS

Russian Leader Tells Charlie Rose He Admires Americans' Creativity

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he does not fit the label of "czar" that Americans often apply to him in a rare interview for the 48th season premiere of 60 MINUTES. The interview, in which the Russian leader shows a side of himself few have seen, will be broadcast Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

Putin also tells Rose he admires Americans' creativity, calling it a key to America's success in the world. In the wide-ranging interview that comes on the eve of his visit to the U.N., he also addresses questions about his country's presence in Syria and the fight against ISIS. Excerpts from the 60 MINUTES interview appeared today on CBS THIS MORNING. Below is the text from those excerpts. Please credit 60 MINUTES:

EXCERPT 1:

CHARLIE ROSE: You're much talked about in America; there's much conversation...more so than any.

PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN: Maybe they have nothing else to do in America but talk about me. (Laughs)

ROSE: No, no, no (Laughs), or maybe they're curious people? (Laughs) Or maybe you're an interesting character? Maybe that's what it is. As you know, some have called you a czar...

PUTIN: So what, you know people call me different names...

ROSE: But does the name fit?

PUTIN: No, it does not fit me. It's not important how I'm called, whether these are well-wishers, friends or political opponents. It's important what you think about you, what you must do for the interest of the country which has entrusted you with the position as the head of the Russian state.

EXCERPT 2:

ROSE: Are you curious about America? More than simply another nation that you have to deal with?

PUTIN: Of course we're curious about what's going on. America exerts enormous influence on the situation in the world as a whole.

ROSE: What do you admire most about America?

PUTIN: I like the creativity.

ROSE: Creativity?

PUTIN: Creativity when it comes to your tackling problems. Their openness... openness and open-mindedness... because it allows them to unleash the inner potential of their people... and thanks to that, America has attained such amazing results in developing their country.

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