How life has changed for Putin's Polish lookalike since Russia invaded Ukraine | Focus on Europe

It used to be lucrative for Slawomir Sobala to look like Putin. But since the war, everything has changed. The resemblance to the dictator now makes him choose his projects more carefully.

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[fuentinho]

What a great man!
Rather than doubling down & trying to make more money off a horrible situation, he took a stand and followed his morals.
You have my respect, sir!

[Soulofmusic]

He doesn't look alike Putin, he just resembles Putin.

[weronika]

As a pole, I just wanted to clarify that some people who were shown the picture of „Putin” were Ukrainian, that’s why the reactions were so strong (not that we support Putin of course).

[Exitlad]

He looks a bit like Putin but he looks different enough to be a separate person. It's obvious it's not Putin I don't understand why people give him a hard time. Looks don't mean a thing it's personality that matters.

[pentegarn]

Poor not his fault. I'm just glad this guy's on our side.

[Sasha-dror]

Once in the Czech Republic, I saw a man that looked exactly like Gorbachev 😅. He even had the same birthmark on his head! I was walking in the street with my sister, and we both were stunned 😅 and then we heard him telling his mate: they think I'm Gorbachev 😅

[lloyd]

His heart is not cold
His moves aren't as bold as the original
But he never gets old
And he could save the world

[TheRealBillBob]

So sad that people can be so evil and petty against a guy just because he looks like someone else.

[juki]

this guy looks friendly and likeable, i hope he doesnt get too much of a hard time and a few serious roles

[Ssniper-hdre]

Imagine you’re a Ukrainian and you find Slavomir sitting on a bench thinking he’s Putin

[tekvsouvi]

We'll need him for a movie role here in about a couple years, watch how this age.

[LoveHandle]

I’ll take him over the real one, any day.

[hrdknox]

I feel for this guy. When I was in the eighth grade, Jeffrey Dahmer was in the news and my classmates used to tease me, saying that I looked like him. It's not fun to bear any resemblance to a monster.

[oscartaylor]

Bless this man ❤ none of this is his fault. What a splendid example of honour and dignity through his decision to stop acting in commercials. I feel so sad that he is shunned even in his home town. I wish him the best in life and good fortune in his future endeavours. Much love from the UK 🇬🇧

[rorito]

Invite him to India he definitely got tons of respect no one criticise him.

[southpark_addict]

He kind of looks like a combination between Vladmir Putin and Liam Neeson

[nymgrace]

If he was in the USA he could be totally raking in the money with his looks.

[dailylifeofnobody]

For me, he is just a normal person and I will not bully him.

[GO-dooy]

🤣The first time Putin has ever looked like a chill dude🤣.

[KrnelPanc]

Good for Slawomir, very cool story, wish him the best of luck and may peace come soon to the people of Ukraine