And you thought American campaign ads were obnoxious...

From Russia (via Buzzfeed.com), here comes an incredibly tacky, and very revealing, Putin ad.

Text:

Fortune teller [0:01]: Now we'll see, my beauty, whom fate has intended for you.

Young woman [0:06]: I'd like it to be for love.  You see, it's my first time.

Fortune teller [0:17]: The cards will tell the truth.  [0:20] I see that it will be for love, and with no deception.

Young woman [0:28]: It's him!

Fortune teller [0:32]: You'll be happy with him.  He'll protect you like a fortress.

After that, we see the girl approaching a building with a sign that says, "Voting precinct."

Tagline: "Putin.  The first time, only for (heart symbol)."

(Crossposted to The Y-Files.)

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