This video captures a charming diplomatic moment involving Vladimir Putin and the Akita dog Japan gifted him back in 2012 as a gesture of goodwill. When two Japanese journalists visited him years later, Putin surprised them by bringing the fully grown Akita out to meet them. The dog’s energetic greeting instantly broke the formal atmosphere, turning the visit into a warm and memorable exchange. The clip highlights how a simple gift — a loyal Akita — became a symbol of friendship and cultural con

🩰 Fun Facts about Edgar Degas: • Ballerinas represent more than half of his total works. • Degas was one of the best draftsmen of his century: he could spend days on a single pose. • He was obsessed with repetition: he studied the same gesture in dozens of versions. • He loved Japanese art and collected ukiyo-e prints. • He never married and was extremely private. | History of Art