Russia: Farmer with cerebral palsy posts workout video, but needs help

Vladimir Tonkonog, a farmer from Russia's Far East, has begun a campaign to raise money to buy gym equipment so he can exercise at his home near the town of Pogranichniy, in Primorskiy Krai region. Although he can't yet afford barbells and dumbbells, he nevertheless needs to exercise every day not only to keep fit, but to keep his cerebral palsy at bay. On his personal Facebook page he posted a video of his daily workout, including pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups. Vladimir said in an interview with RT that he "does not want to merely exist, but to live and be useful to others," Thus, proper gym equipment is a real necessity for Vladimir so he can build strength and endurance. Vladimir, a father of two daughters, contracted cerebral palsy as a child. He tends chickens, rabbits and a vegetable garden with his wife. Additional information about Vladimir can be found on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Vladimirtonk