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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has long been rumored to boast a stable of fast cars (he reportedly prefers Porsche Cayennes) and women (models).

But a new video making the rounds in Russia appears to shed some light on the young strongman's life in the fast lane -- or lanes, in this case. The homemade video purportedly shows vehicles hugging the side of the road as Kadyrov's motorcade approaches. They won't have to wait long, but they best not blink if they hope to catch a glimpse of their infamous leader.

-- Mike Scollon

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