Beauty on the Other Side of the Lens

Russia's most powerful man Vladimir Putin has again drawn attention for his exploits in front of the camera lens. However, this time it's more for the person taking the photos than any staged shots of Putin himself. Just on the job, Yana Lapikova has already kicked up a media storm for her tender camera action.

Former Miss Moscow contestant and modeling delight, the sublime Yana Lapikova is certainly loved by the camera for her huge brown eyes and stunning figure. Perhaps it's her intimate knowledge of life in front of the lens that brought her to the Kremlin's attention.

The news of Putin's rookie photographer was greeted with much cynicism by commentators. Whether it was simply a ruse to draw attention away from political machinations or just fodder for the tabloids, one thing is clear: most men would love to be photographed by the delicious Yana.And irrespective of her talents as a photographer it's not possible to shut your eyes to how very sexy she is.....