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13.10.2025 10:39:53
Lukashenko’s gift to Putin on his birthday revealed
President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has prepared a painting depicting Valaam Island’s scenery as a birthday gift for his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — as stated by Natalia Eismont, the Press Secretary of the President of Belarus, in her talk with the Belarus 1 TV channel
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As reporters found out, Aleksandr Lukashenko did not present his gift to Vladimir Putin during the recent CIS summit in Dushanbe. According to journalists, it may indicate an upcoming meeting between the two leaders.
“Our President will present his gift to the President of Russia exclusively in person (they’ve agreed on this). It is a fairly large and stunning painting, created by our renowned Belarusian artist Maslenikov under a special order. The painting depicts the absolutely marvellous scenery of Valaam Island,” Natalia Eismont stated.
Aleksandr Lukashenko has also prepared a gift for the President of Tajikistan. However, no details have been disclosed.
Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin marked their birthdays on October 5th and 7th, respectively. Aleksandr Lukashenko sent messages to his colleagues and personally congratulated them during phone calls.

As reporters found out, Aleksandr Lukashenko did not present his gift to Vladimir Putin during the recent CIS summit in Dushanbe. According to journalists, it may indicate an upcoming meeting between the two leaders.
“Our President will present his gift to the President of Russia exclusively in person (they’ve agreed on this). It is a fairly large and stunning painting, created by our renowned Belarusian artist Maslenikov under a special order. The painting depicts the absolutely marvellous scenery of Valaam Island,” Natalia Eismont stated.
Aleksandr Lukashenko has also prepared a gift for the President of Tajikistan. However, no details have been disclosed.
Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin marked their birthdays on October 5th and 7th, respectively. Aleksandr Lukashenko sent messages to his colleagues and personally congratulated them during phone calls.