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flag A new Putin calendar, part of a long-standing image-building effort, was released in September 2025, ahead of his potential rule until 2036.

flag A new calendar featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin has been released, continuing a tradition that began after his 2000 inauguration. flag The calendars, which often depict Putin in outdoor or staged settings, gained attention in 2011 when students created a controversial version with women in lingerie praising him, prompting a counter-calendar by critics. flag Analysts view the imagery as part of a broader “strong man” political branding strategy, similar to figures like Donald Trump, though less common among Western leaders. flag With Putin’s constitutional amendments allowing him to remain in power until at least 2036, demand remains high, and a 2026 calendar was already released in September 2025.

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