We have just received images of Vladimir Putin at the unveiling of Alexander Rukavishnikov’s monument to musician Mstislav Rostropovich. The event took place in Moscow on 29 March 2012. To read more on the story, click here. For pictures of Rostropovich, search online at www.lebrecht.co.uk.

Vladimir Putin at the unveiling of a monument to musician Mstislav Rostropovich by sculptor Alexander Rukavishnikov, Moscow, 29 March