Since Vladimir Putin became president of Russia in 2000, his image has adorned just about every type of kitschy souvenir imaginable. His face is on magnets, framed photos, coffee mugs, T-shirts and even chocolate bar wrappers.

But no year would be complete without a Vladimir Putin calendar. There are many from which to choose, all glorifying the 66-year-old KGB officer turned autocrat in 12 photos.