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Part of Putin's PR offensive package: a pretty attractive front of Putin's bare knuckle politics.

Back in 1980's, Soviet Union deployed a new generation of diplomats as part of their charm offensive. They look suave and can easily pass as young professionals in the West. A typical example is Vataly Churkin, the current Russian Ambassador to U.N.. Back in the day, he looked like:

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[Iron Munro]

Back in 1980's, Soviet Union deployed a new generation of diplomats as part of their charm offensive. They look suave and can easily pass as young professionals in the West.

Well, the tactic worked for American leftists and Barack Obama, didn't it?