The Many Faces of Vladimir Putin

The larger-than-life Russian leader has held power -- with one title or another -- for 15 years, and is set to reign for at least a decade more. Yet Putin remains inscrutable. With only a smattering of biographical details released to the public and his sometimes puzzling public appearances, scholars -- and even many world leaders -- still struggle to understand the man at the helm of the Kremlin. To glean a clearer picture, FRONTLINE took a closer look at some of the most identifiable aspects of Putin's public persona. Choose a square to learn more. Embed this on your own site.

The Spy
The Spy
The Patriot
The Patriot
The Modern-day Czar
The Modern-day Czar
The Expansionist
The Expansionist
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The Everyman
The Everyman
The Dealmaker
The Dealmaker
The CEO of Russia, Inc.
The CEO of Russia, Inc.
The Man in the Corner
The Man in the Corner