Putin is the world's second most powerful man as per Forbes list
Russian President Vladimir Putin rests on a hill in Siberia during a break from state affairs ahead of his birthday. Russian president chose the Siberian taiga forest to go on a hike ahead of his birthday on Oct. 7.
Vladimir Putin is the second most powerful man as per Forbes list for most powerful men. In the recent past, Putin has often led the list for the most powerful men in the world.
Russia is not only the largest countries in the world but also one of 5 permanent members of the security council and one of the strongest, militarily.
