Reuters: Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin rubbed shoulders with rappers and was hailed with “respect” in a television show Friday that could help boost his flagging ratings.
Putin, wearing a turtleneck sweater and jacket, went on stage to present awards to participants in “Battle for Respect,” a hip-hop music contest run by Muz TV, a Russian rival to MTV.
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