Vladimir Putin's inspirational 2017 calendar goes on sale in Russia

By Bianca Britton, CNN

Updated 1118 GMT (1918 HKT) October 19, 2016

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The 2017 Vladimir Putin calendar is now on sale, featuring photographs and several quotes from the Russian President. "The whole year with the President of Russia!" the caption reads.
Photos: The 2017 Vladimir Putin calendar
The 2017 Vladimir Putin calendar is now on sale, featuring photographs and several quotes from the Russian President. "The whole year with the President of Russia!" the caption reads.
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January -- "I wish Orthodox Christians at Christmas happiness, peace, success in good deeds and their endeavors. This holiday puts us in a joyful mood and evokes the brightest feelings and thoughts!"
Photos: The 2017 Vladimir Putin calendar
January -- "I wish Orthodox Christians at Christmas happiness, peace, success in good deeds and their endeavors. This holiday puts us in a joyful mood and evokes the brightest feelings and thoughts!"
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February -- "It is especially important for parents to devote their whole life to their children, to give their child a part of their soul."
Photos: The 2017 Vladimir Putin calendar
February -- "It is especially important for parents to devote their whole life to their children, to give their child a part of their soul."
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March -- "Me and pussy liked each other instantly. I love animals and they evidently feel this too!"
Photos: The 2017 Vladimir Putin calendar
March -- "Me and pussy liked each other instantly. I love animals and they evidently feel this too!"
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April -- "I spent the day walking. I walked almost nine kilometers in the mountains, everything is still hurting!"