Today is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 62nd birthday. He chose to make it a low-key affair: Putin spent the day in remote Siberia, about 200 miles away from the nearest town. His spokesperson said the president was planning to “rest” and wouldn’t disclose who, if anyone, was invited to the quiet birthday party. Across his vast country, however, Putin’s adoring citizens (he held a whopping 87 percent approval rating this summer) celebrated his birth with everything from artwork to infographics to grand marches honoring their leader. In perhaps the most glorifying tribute, an artist in Moscow created a special exhibit …read more
Source: The Atlantic
