# Putin On A Show Russia's President Strips For Cameras By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-23 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/russias-putin-goes-commando-strips-for-cameras References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/putin_s_image_ylt=ApkfPszRAMVhgGYU7vVDYvPlWMcF) & [guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6868638,00.html) Russia's buzzing about Putin's [beefcake photo spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters), shot while vacationing in the Siberian mountains last week. Women are cooing, the usually quiet gay community is making Brokeback Mountain comments and politicians are wondering if this is a tactic to [raise his appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-escape) in order to make another run at the presidency and not step down as required by the constitution. Wonder if W will take a cue and go native down on the ranch in Crawford to try to pick up his approval rating. Maybe he should ask his daughters to do that for him. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Political Image-boosting Stunts:** There's an opportunity for politicians to participate in outrageous stunts that will give them positive media attention to boost their image among voters. - **Celebrity Politicians:** The trend of celebrities entering politics could potentially gain more popularity, as high-ranking politicians who are already in office are increasingly using media stunts to appeal to voters. - **Nationalist Populism in Politics:** There's an opportunity for nationalist populist leaders to gain popularity by connecting with voters on a more personal level through media stunts that showcase their strength and masculinity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Media & Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry stands to benefit from the trend of politicians using media stunts to capture attention from their constituents. - **Politics:** The political industry itself can benefit from politicians participating in media stunts, as it could help cement their popularity among voters. - **Fashion & Beauty:** Fashion and beauty industries could experience an uptick in demand for products that help promote and enhance personal image, as public figures try to present themselves in a certain way to capture attention from their constituencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md) - [Pet-Friendly Presidential Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidents-day-packages.md) - [Celebrity Padded Shapewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-butt.md) - [Celebratory Midlife Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripes-beauty-hotter-than-ever.md) - [Rugged Comfort Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtree-camo-loungewear.md) - [Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/election-escape.md) - [Seductive Winter Loungewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-heat-collection.md) - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Viral Slogan-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manscaped1.md)