Public image of Vladimir Putin

Putin in Tuva, age 55, flexing his muscles while fishing in 2007; picture from the official Russian President website. Putin often presents a macho image in the media.

The public image of Vladimir Putin concerns the image of Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, among residents of Russia and worldwide. According to the Russian non-governmental organization Levada Center, about 85% of the Russian population approved of Putin in the beginning of 2023, the highest in nearly 8 years.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Indicators". Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Putin's approval rating ends 2022 at 81%, boosted by support for the war in Ukraine". www.intellinews.com. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.