Crikey, how did this thread escape my notice for nearly a month?!
I've made up for lost time, though, and have saved all the pics to my harddrive!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Anke, for posting this thread! Brilliant pics!
It's not the first time Vladimir has gone topless, however. Here is a pic taken of him on 26 August 2002, with a clutch or adoring fans in hot pursuit!
Oh, Vladimir, you gorgeous man, you! Sigh!