Pilot, Strongman, Karate Master: Putin Appears in Many Forms at Celebrations of Crimea Anniversary

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Images glorifying the Russian President were part of celebrations of the anniversary of Crimea's disputed referendum to join Russia.

Image: Exhibition Crimea: Return to Home Port in Moscow

An activist installs an artwork representing Russian President Vladimir Putin during an outdoor exhibition entitled 'Crimea: Return to Home Port', in Moscow, Russia 16 March 2015. YURI KOCHETKOV / EPA

March 16, 2015, 12:24 PM EDT / Updated March 16, 2015, 12:49 PM EDT

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