Konni (Dog)
Konni, a female black Labrador Retriever, was a pet of Vladimir Putin. She often attended meetings with him, including one where she sniffed Angela Merkel. Putin inquired about buying a device to track Konni and she became the first recipient of a GLONASS-enabled pet collar.
Buffy (Dog)
During a visit to Bulgaria in November 2010, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov gifted President Vladimir Putin with Buffy, a 10-week-old shepherd Karakachan dog who was caramel and white in color. The name “Buffy” was chosen by a five-year-old boy from a nationwide competition.
Yume (Dog)
In July 2012, Yume, a 3-month-old female Akita puppy, was sent from Tokyo, Japan to Moscow as a gesture of gratitude from Akita Prefecture for Russia’s aid after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The puppy’s name, Yume, translates to “dream” in Japanese.
Verni (Dog)
In October 2017, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan, gave Verni, an Alabai puppy, as a birthday gift to someone during a meeting in Sochi. The Alabai breed is a well-known variety of the Central Asia shepherd dog, bred in Turkmenistan. The puppy was named Verni, which means “faithful” or “loyal” in Russian.
Pasha (Dog)
During an official visit in January 2019, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić presented Putin with Pasha, a Šarplaninac puppy.
Vladimir Putin
Birthday
October 7, 1952 (71)
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Vladimir Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer, serving as the current president of Russia. Born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Putin began his career as a KGB agent before entering politics in the early 1990s. Since then, he has held a number of high-profile roles, including serving as the President of Russia from 2000 to 2008 and again from 2012 to 2024.
One of the milestones in Putin’s career was his involvement in the annexation of Crimea in 2014. This move was widely criticized by the international community, but Putin maintained that it was necessary to protect the interests of ethnic Russians in the region. Putin has also been a major player in international politics, forging relationships with other world leaders and playing a key role in negotiations and peace talks.
While Putin is primarily known for his political career, he has also been involved in a number of other ventures throughout his life. He is an accomplished martial artist and has written several books on the subject. Putin has also been an advocate for animal welfare and is known to be a dog lover. In 2012, he signed a law that banned the killing of stray dogs in Moscow, and he has been photographed with his own dogs on numerous occasions.
Putin has worked with a number of high-profile celebrities and political figures over the years. He has met with President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, among others. Putin has also been involved in numerous diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts in Syria and other parts of the world.