Putin celebrates his 60th birthday

Oct 07 2012

Roman Vorobyov

Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Source: ITAR-TASS

Vladimir Putin’s 60th birthday has become the biggest and hottest talking point for the Russian press. Russia & India Report has put together a small biography of the Russian leader, from schoolboy to presidential fighter pilot.

Suddenly, Vladimir Putin’s 60^th birthday has become the biggest and hottest talking point for the Russian press.

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On his birthday, the president traditionally disappears from public view and spends the day with his family. But this year, on Oct. 7, several cities will stage rallies, concerts and exhibitions in honor of the country’s leader. For its part, the opposition is planning a series of events, including a flash mob under the slogan “Let grandpa retire.”

Russia & India Report has put together a small biography of the Russian leader, from schoolboy to presidential fighter pilot. View his timeline below.

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Putin celebrates his 60th birthday

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