Female Putin supporters who participate in an online video contest can win an iPad 2 . The winner will be announced on the same day as President Obama's State of the Union address to Congress, and is expected to draw a crowd estimated at more than 100,000 people. Some analysts say public shows of affection might be a political move . Putin , a former president , has not announced whether he will run in the 2012 election .
Female Putin supporters who participate in an online video contest can win an iPad 2 . Putin has said he 's embarrassed by flashy displays of flattery . Some analysts say public shows of affection might be a political move . Putin , a former president , has not announced whether he will run in the 2012 election .