Vladimir Putin named Russia's 'Man of the Year' for 15th-straight time

Vladimir Putin named Russia's 'Man of the Year' for 15th-straight time
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Congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been named his nation's "Man of the Year" for the 15th year in a row, according to Interfax.

Sixty-eight percent of respondents picked Putin from a slate of public figures and politicians. No other candidate cracked five percent.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.