Diana, one of a new army of female Putin supporters. Photo by The Independent
An unusual campaign has been launched in support of Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin by young women over the country willing to rip their clothes off for him.
Three young Russian women have posted a slick video online at the weekend, asking "young, smart and beautiful" girls to "tear off something for Putin" and post a video of it online, saying the best video would win its sender an iPad.
"I'm just crazy about a man who changed our country," one of the girls, "Diana" states in the video, The Independent has reported."He's a great politician, and an amazing man. He's Vladimir Putin,"she declared.
"There are millions who adore him, who trust him. But there are many people who throw dirt on him. Maybe they're scared? Or maybe out of their own weakness? Because they'll never be in his place."
The video ends as the three girls rip their T-shirts off. It has been created by an organization entitled "Putin's Army".
The sexy campaign comes ahead of the March 2012 presidential vote in Russia.