
Russia: Watch Putin celebrate Tuva's 100th accession anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Tuva region on Saturday to take part in celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Tuva’s accession to Russia.
Accompanied by Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chairman of the Government of Tuva Sholban Kara-ool, the Russian president watched several performances at a sports festival, including a Huresh competition, which is the national wrestling discipline in the region.
Before celebrations kicked off, Putin addressed crowds in a brief speech where he praised Tuva’s culture, adding that the region has thrived in Russia. Tuva was nominally independent as the Urjanchai Republic before acceding to Russia in 1914.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Tuva region on Saturday to take part in celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Tuva’s accession to Russia.
Accompanied by Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chairman of the Government of Tuva Sholban Kara-ool, the Russian president watched several performances at a sports festival, including a Huresh competition, which is the national wrestling discipline in the region.
Before celebrations kicked off, Putin addressed crowds in a brief speech where he praised Tuva’s culture, adding that the region has thrived in Russia. Tuva was nominally independent as the Urjanchai Republic before acceding to Russia in 1914.