Picture taken on June 24, 2009 shows Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (C) pointing at meat inside a Perekrestok supermarket in Moscow. Putin paid a surprise visit to a Moscow supermarket, instructing startled managers to lower their prices, the press reported. The visit appeared to be the latest in a series of media stunts by Russia's strongman to show the public that the government is in control of a financial crisis that still shows no sign of easing. Getty Images logo Getty Images 32 months ago

Picture taken on June 24, 2009 shows Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (C) pointing at meat inside a Perekrestok supermarket in Moscow. Putin paid a surprise visit to a Moscow supermarket, instructing startled managers to lower their prices, the press reported. The visit appeared to be the latest in a series of media stunts by Russia's strongman to show the public that the government is in control of a financial crisis that still shows no sign of easing.

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