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A look at some of Vladimir Putin's most obsessive and adoring fans

Adam Payne,Adam PayneJul 28, 2016, 21:00 IST

Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the world's most famous political leaders. He is arguably the most talked-about. This is because Putin is a political enigma.

The West generally regards him with suspicion and disapproval - especially after Russia annexed the Ukrainian territory of Crimea in 2014.

But, at home, he enjoys insanely high levels of popularity. In fact, Putin has a domestic fan base which is unmatched in the world of politics, both in size and devotion.

Scroll down to take a look at some of the Russian leader's most adoring followers.