MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin is celebrating his 62nd birthday in the wilderness of Siberia as supporters from across Russia create tributes in his honor.

Putin celebrated Tuesday in the Siberian forest, a spokesperson said. Putin has often brandished his tough-guy image with widely publicized wilderness romps during which he hunts, fishes or rides horses – often while shirtless.

Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechnya’s president, wrote on his Instagram account that there were 100,000 participants in support of Putin at a rally in Grozny.

– From news service reports

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