Quiz: Vladimir Putin stunts -- real or fake?

Vladimir Putin, past and current president of Russia (in between he was its prime minister) has a somewhat unique public image, which is cultivated in many ways. Can you tell the real Putin publicity stunts from the fakes? Take our quiz and find out.

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