Vladimir Putin: International Man of Mystery

Russian President Putin is seen inside research bathyscaphe while submerging into waters of Black Sea near Sevastopol

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) is seen inside a research bathyscaphe while submerging into the waters of the Black Sea as he takes part in an expedition near Sevastopol, Crimea.

Cossacks stand behind a bust of Russian President Putin which depicts him as a Roman emperor, during its unveiling ceremony in Leningrad region

Cossacks stand behind a bust of Russian President Vladimir Putin which depicts him as a Roman emperor, during its unveiling ceremony in Leningrad region, Russia.

Vladimir Putin dives to an archaeological site located underwater in Phanagoria, Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin sits in a motorised deltaplane near a crane at Yamalo-Nenets district

Russian President Vladimir Putin sits in a motorised deltaplane near a crane at Yamalo-Nenets district September 5, 2012. Putin, who has tracked a Siberian tiger and posed with a polar bear, on Wednesday took his love of wildlife to new heights by flying with cranes - to lead them on a migration route.

Russian President Putin takes part in gala match organised by Night Ice Hockey League in Sochi

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a gala match of the National Amateur Ice Hockey Teams' Festival organised by the Night Ice Hockey League in Sochi, Russia.

Ruff Ruler Ruff Ruler

Vladimir Putin hugs a puppy after receiving it as a present from Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boiko Borisov.

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Snow Joke Snow Joke

Vladimir Putin lies on the snow during a walk with dogs in Moscow Region, March 24, 2013.

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A Key Politician A Key Politician

Putin tickles the ivories during his visit to the Theatre of Nations in Moscow, September 15, 2011.

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Oh Deer Oh Deer

Milking it: Putin feeds a young elk at the national park Losiny Ostrov (Elk Island) in northeast Moscow.

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He's Too Sexy for That Stream Our next model shows the latest in despot-wear for the Spring.

Our next model shows the latest in despot-wear for the spring.

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Rugs For Sale! Black Market Rugs! No, the bear is just being fitted with a tracking collar; no animals were harmed in the making of this slideshow.

No, the bear is just being fitted with a tracking collar; no animals were harmed in the making of this slideshow.

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Ancient Artifacts? Priceless He's been around so long, maybe he made them in the first place. He's been around so long, maybe he made them in the first place. REUTERS/RIA Novosti

My Yacht is Bigger Than Yours No, I want it all. No, I want it all. REUTERS/Alexsey Druginyn

I see your Ghost Rider, and I raise you <strong>ME</strong>.

Which Way to Altamont? I see your Ghost Rider, and I raise you ME. I see your Ghost Rider, and I raise you ME. REUTERS/Ivan Sekretarev

Since the Beginning of Time Man has yearned to destroy the sun. Man has yearned to destroy the sun. REUTERS/Aleksey Nikolsky/RIA Novosti

Can You Smell What The Vlad is Cooking? I will whip all your candy-asses. I will whip all your candy-asses. REUTERS/Alexsey Druginyn/RIA Novosti

Rosebud? In Russia, sleds ride you. In Russia, sleds ride you. REUTERS/Yekaterina Shtukina/RIA Novosti

You May Suffer the Little Children Or you can make them suffer. Or you can make them suffer. REUTERS/Pool

Watch Out, London I will take the gold! I will take the gold! REUTERS/Alexei Druzhinin/RIA Novosti

Putin's Inspirational Back Drop "First, we change all the maps!" "First, we change all the maps!" REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk

My Eyes, the Goggles They Do Nothing Putin, planning to invade Gingrich's lunar colony. Putin, planning to invade Gingrich's lunar colony. REUTERS/Alexsey Druginyn/RIA Novosti/Pool

Highly Unorthodox "Your powers are weak, old man." "Your powers are weak, old man." REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Putin's Got You In His Sights Assault rifles are the must-have accessory for your modern super villian. Assault rifles are the must-have accessory for your modern super villian. REUTERS/Alexsey Druginyn/RIA Novosti/Pool

I Can Haz Tracking Collar This tiger was clearly not suited for his gladiator's arena. This tiger was clearly not suited for his gladiator's arena. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Alexei Druzhinin

Keep the Car Running And after work, a little Formula One to unwind... And after work, a little Formula One to unwind... REUTERS/Ria Novosti/Pool/Alexei Druzhinin

Fear Does Not Exist in His Dojo Putin, training his army of ninja warriors. Putin, training his army of ninja warriors. REUTERS/Alexsey Druginyn/RIA Novosti/Pool

True Grit Is riding shirtless in Russia. Abide that. Is riding shirtless in Russia. Abide that. REUTERS/Alexei Druzhinin/RIA Novosti