Russia's Putin appears in public for first time in 11 days, disappointing conspiracy theorists

Vladimir Putin is alive and well, after 11-day absense — (Image credit: Twitter/RT_com)

Russian President Vladimir Putin is apparently alive and well, making a public appearance with Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev at the Constantine Palace outside St. Petersburg.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.