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.
Follow the further adventures of Putin and other less potent potentates at our World Now blog.
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