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Almost a year has passed since the release of the study “NeMoskva” about how creative people are inspired by the image of Putin and make money from it (text “With a halom, Stalin and on horseback"). The correspondent once again delved into the depths of Avito and checked whether all the masterpieces were sold out, and whether anything new had appeared—equally inspiring and pleasing to the eye.

You can still find dozens of paintings, murals, T-shirts, pillows, candles, and dolls featuring Putin. Not all items found a buyer over the year; what was expensive has gone up in price, while what was cheap has gone down in price. For example, "Tears Putin" (The painting itself) has dropped in price from 10 rubles to 3 rubles. It's a safe bet, especially since the artist explains, "The painting has no political connotations."

There is "yehi"Dny" Putin For just 5 rubles. The artist, Natalya, clarified that "the work is stale—it's about five years old." The artist wanted to depict Putin in everyday life, not a formal portrait. There were three other works—they were sold out two years ago, but then demand dropped sharply. One of the buyers, she believed, was from the FSB. "The messages were mostly negative, abusive, like, 'This [the painting] should be destroyed, not painted!' Now they're not saying anything."

And here is the cost of the painting "PresidentNTS standard" It was a bit pricey before, and now it's even more so: from 31 million rubles, it's gone up to 50 million rubles—damn inflation. I couldn't reach the person who posted it for two days—I'll have to admire the photos, since I'm not going to buy it. Пportrait of Putin Nikas Safronov's brushes have halved in price: from 2,7 million to 1,35 million rubles—come on! The price has skyrocketed. picture Vladimir Zimnitsky's "Putin VV, Handmade, the Only One in the World": It failed to sell for 4,55 million rubles and is now worth 8,5 million rubles. According to a source at NeMoskva (who inquired about purchasing the painting), the work is being prepared for an exhibition at the presidential residence. However, it could be sold if a buyer is found. Paintings are "eagerly purchased by high-ranking officials," and former Belgorod Region Governor Yevgeny Savchenko allegedly purchased one as a gift for Patriarch Kirill. "The artist himself sets the price," the intermediary explained the high price. 

For those who cannot afford such high prices, "Elite portrait of Putin" Brushes, probably made by a five-year-old, for only 100 rubles. Simple and tasteful. 

New items in stock. The man on the blood-red background is Putin. in the form of vitrage For 410 rubles. The description of the ad, "Stained Glass Putin," clarifies: "The stained glass has no political connotation, the character is fictitious, and any similarities are purely coincidental."  Life-size puppet Putin is available at a reasonable price "for stag and hen parties," and other entertainment. According to the organizers, there have been no incidents with law enforcement or anyone else, "everything is decent, he's just offering congratulations." Barak Obama and Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin in the form of "IKEA toys" for 25 rubles each. Almost missed it: epic canvas "Transformed Chechnya with Ramzan Kadyrov," with an LGBT flag burning and Putin looming behind Kadyrov.

By the way, pink Putin (The bust) hasn't been sold in a year, and it can be yours for just 38 rubles. In a phone conversation, the artist explained that the eye-catching color was chosen "so the work can be admired." The sculpture depicts "a young and vibrant president of the early 2000s, when foreign glamour was in fashion."

There are lots in the assortment in which Putin is only mentioned, without him actually being there, but everything is done solely for him. For example, "Calendar from Moscow State University students to Putin", produced in 2011. It's not known for certain whether Putin admired women in erotic lingerie, but the owner of the item didn't dare touch it. "Selling in excellent condition, never opened or flipped through," he wrote in the ad.

Along with objects depicting Putin in paint, plaster, and foam-filled material, sculptures of his former (now, most likely, deceased) can now be found. a companion"It is better to die a hero than to live (illegible further)," is engraved on one of the busts.

According toovam Creative people each have their own reasons for depicting Putin in one form or another. And according to the lawyer, no one has been prosecuted for this yet. Therefore, for now, everyone has a small chance of making money off Putin. 

Photo: Avito website