Putin Joked About 'Rich Hair' of Siluanov During Russia-Africa Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a joke about Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's 'rich hair' during the Russia-Africa summit on October 28, 2026. The event took place at a venue associated with the Hotel de Ville, where an exhibition included a replica of the Great Imperial Crown. The remark occurred while Putin examined the replica, which was produced by the company 'Smolensk Diamonds'.
Where Sources Diverge
Izvestia mentions the replica of the imperial crown produced by 'Smolensk Diamonds', while RBC-Russia refers to the Great Imperial Crown without specifying the producer.
produced by the company 'Smolensk Diamonds'
Great Imperial Crown
Izvestia reports that Putin noted finance ministers are the richest people, while RBC-Russia focuses on the joke about Siluanov's hair.
finance ministers in every country are the richest people
joked about 'rich hair' of Siluanov
Izvestia mentions the Hotel de Ville as the location of the exhibition, while RBC-Russia refers to the summit venue without specifying the location.
Hotel de Ville
summit venue
Izvestia provides a more detailed description of the event, including the replica of the imperial crown, while RBC-Russia focuses on the joke made by Putin.
exact replica of an imperial crown on one of the stands of the Hotel de Ville
examination of a copy of the Great Imperial Crown
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‘Here he is (the head of the Ministry of Finance Anton Siluanov — RBK) showing off his hair!’”, said Russian President Vladimir Putin in jest, while visiting an exhibition at the Russia-Africa summit and examining a copy of the Great Imperial Crown.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin, during the inspection of an exhibition at the site of the Russia-Africa summit on October 28, noted that finance ministers in every country are the richest people, having seen an exact replica of an imperial crown on one of the stands of the Hotel de Ville, produced by the company 'Smolensk Diamonds'.