Plan B Forum

Putin’s calendars come out to mixed reaction



What will it be this year? Vladimir Putin without a shirt astride a horse? The Russian leader posing for a selfie with two jubilant brides? Or Mr Putin cuddled up with a baby leopard?

This year, Russians have been given a full range of choice in newly-published annual calendars featuring the Russian leader. Some were delighted, others remained sceptical.

“It’s really lovely!” said Anya, inspecting the cover of one calendar emblazoned with Putin’s quote, “I admire Russian women!”

“Oh, and there’s Vladimir Vladimirovich, my love!”