SAEDNEWS: On the occasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday, we will introduce some of the interesting gifts he has received during this time.
According to Saed News Analytical News Agency, people often wonder what gifts politicians and prominent figures receive on their birthdays. October 7th marks the birthday of Vladimir Putin. This report shows the unusual gifts the Russian president has received during his time in office.
Siberian Tiger Cub Named Masha
Ten years ago, in 2008, an anonymous person—apparently a journalist from a news magazine—gifted Putin a tiger cub for his birthday.
Crystal Crocodile
Putin traveled to Moldova, the host country of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit. There, Vladimir Voronin, the president of Moldova, gave him a crystal crocodile as a gift for his 50th birthday.
Victory Sword
The Victory Sword was a gift from the King of Bahrain; it is a Damascus steel blade with a handle made of precious metals and stones. Additionally, Joko Widodo, the president of Indonesia, visited Bocharov Ruchey (the president’s summer residence) and held a loud ceremonial dagger presentation for Putin.
Dogs
Dogs are Putin’s favorite animals, and he has repeatedly received loyal dogs as gifts. The Japanese president gifted him an Akita Inu, the president of Bulgaria gave a Bafi breed dog, and the president of Turkmenistan presented an Alabai breed dog.
Books—Putin’s Favorite Gift
Dmitry Medvedev gave Vladimir Putin the first edition of the book Tsarskoye Selo by the famous historian Alexander Benois on Putin’s 60th birthday.
Bedspread
Silvio Berlusconi, former Prime Minister of Italy, gifted a hand-embroidered bedspread featuring images of St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Colosseum.
Accordion
Cristina Kirchner, former president of Argentina, gave an accordion as a symbol of friendship and good relations between the two countries.
This year, Vladimir Putin will celebrate his 66th birthday at the Kremlin Palace with close friends and relatives.
