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

Today marks the one year anniversary of Putin's return to the Russian Presidency, and it's worth taking another look at the closest Russia has been able to come to Theodore Roosevelt.

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.