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Putin takes center stage as Sochi games near

Russian President Vladimir Putin will face perhaps his biggest test yet, as the 2014 Olympic Winter Games set to open in Sochi, Russia. Putin's reign has centered on outward displays of strength, athleticism, and masculinity, making success both on and off the playing field crucial to Russian success at the games. Mark Phillips reports.
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