Putin gives Medvedev a painting for the latter's birthday

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev with a painting for his 51st birthday. The painting is titled “In the workshop.”

After a meeting of Crimea’s State Council, Putin said: “Today I would like [to congratulate you] personally and, on behalf of all [those present at this meeting], give you a souvenir. This corresponds to what Dmitry Anatolyevich does. This painting is called ‘In the workshop’.”

• For the Prime Minister’s 50th birthday last year, the President bestowed upon him Russia’s Order for “Services to the Fatherland.”
• Putin gave Medvedev a painting for his birthday in 2012, as well.