A look at some of Vladimir Putin's most obsessive and adoring fans
Vladimir Putin's name is known around the world. In 2007, he was named Time magazine's "Person of the Year." Last year, he came top of the magazine's "Most Influential People" list.
Putin is adored back home. He has a tough, heroic image, which is why he is often pictured, like in this badge, in macho poses wearing military uniform.
This person has used cutting boards to celebrate Putin's macho image. In order to cultivate this image, Putin has in the past been pictured flying military jets, shooting animals, and taking part in numerous sports.
Here is the Russian president dressed in skiing gear posing with a fan.
Most politicians can only dream of being as popular with their people as the Russian President is with his. His record personal rating came last year when a poll found a whopping 87% of Russians approved of his leadership.
Here a Russian is pictured proudly wearing a ring of Putin's face.
Visit Russia and you will probably see lots of people wearing t-shirts and jumpers showing Putin's face.
You can buy Putin-themed clothing at stores across the country. This woman looks incredibly pleased with her purchase.
Here's some Putin shirts for sale.
This person is using his jumper to declare love for the Russian president.
As you can see from the shirt being worn by this man, Putin's image received a further boost when the country was chosen to host the 2018 World Cup football competition.
The love for Putin doesn't stop at clothing, though. At this Russian food festival, you could buy potatoes? with the president's face drawn onto them.
The Russian president does have some fans outside of eastern Europe — high profile ones, too. American actor Mickey Rourke was pictured in Moscow wearing a Putin shirt a couple of years ago.
Putin's most adoring fans remain the people of Russia, though.
Even as Russia continues to wrestle with a national recession, Putin still manages to receive astonishing approval ratings of 80%.
Russian football fans did not shy away from celebrating their leader when they visited France for the Euro competition last month.
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