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39 Photos That Prove Birthday Boy Vladimir Putin Is The Most Badass Leader In The World

Walter HickeyOct 8, 2013, 02:57 IST

Reuters

Today is Russian macho-man Vladimir Putin's birthday. The Russian president turns 61 years old.

We don't know what he's doing to celebrate it - perhaps an elephant hunt, bear wrestling, or maybe just spending the day at home while propping up a brutal Syrian regime - but the President has aggressively worked to develop a macho image.

He's successfully maintained control of Russia since 1999 in part due to his publicity campaigns.

Here are 39 photos that confirm that Vladimir Putin is a consummate badass.