Putin portrayed as Hercules in art exhibition

In recent years Russian President Vladimir Putin has received some unusual birthday presents. Previous gifts have included a tiger cub and a replica of a Tsarist crown.

But this year, as the Kremlin leader turns 62, a group of his supporters have congratulated him with an unusual art exhibition in the Russian capital.

Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg has been taking a look.

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