Vladimir Putin named Russia's 'Man of the Year' - for the 15th time in a row
Source: The Telegraph
Vladimir Putin has been named Russia's "Man of the Year" for a remarkable 15th successive year
He has overseen the collapse of the rouble, Russia's growing isolation and a draconian crackdown on the press and freedom of speech. But nothing, it seems, can dent Vladimir Putin's popularity.
The Russian president has been named Russia's "Man of the Year" for a remarkable 15th successive year, according to Russian news agency Interfax.
Mr Putin, 62, retained his crown by an enormous margin, securing 68 per cent of the public vote. His second-placed rival, ultra-nationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky, managed a paltry four per cent.
Mr Putin's popularity is currently soaring in Russia. His approval rating of 88 percent matched an all-time high in October following his annexation of Crimea earlier in the year. The only previous time his popularity reached such heights was following Russia's swift, successful military invasion of Georgia in September 2008.
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That is quite a record. It even covers the 4 years when he was the prime minister as well as the 11 years he has been president. I wonder if Medvedev is mad that he didn't win the award once during the 4 years he was president.
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And since all news agencies are consolidated under the state during Putin's reign, well....
Between bear-riding himself and "sexiest man alive" Kim Jong Un, the totalitarians are definitely the hot trotters!
