A Russian phone company has paid tribute to Vladimir Putin by encrusting his head on a black and gold Nokia 3310.
The legendary Nokia phone has just been relaunched by HMD Global amid much fanfare; with the Caviar phone company responding by offering a bespoke version they have christened the ‘Supremo Putin’.
Caviar says its gold and titanium features gives the phone the “luxury, style and character of president Putin, the most popular man in Russia”.
They added: “The return of the iconic phone from Nokia has not gone unnoticed by the Caviar designers, who immediately after the new edition of 3310 [was unveiled] introduced its own version.”
The original Nokia 3310 was launched in 2000, the year of Putin’s election, so it seems only fitting the bespoke version celebrates both the phone and the president’s longevity.
It’s not the first time Putin’s head has appeared on a phone, with the Russian-owned Italian company launching a gold version of the iPhone 6 featuring a similar portrait of the leader in 2014.
HMD Global chief executive Arto Nummel said the new 3310 would build on Nokia's reputation in the industry: “Nokia has been one of the most iconic and recognisable phone brands globally for decades.
“In the short time since HMD was launched into the market, the positive reception we've had has been overwhelming; it seems everyone shares our excitement for this next chapter.”
He added: “Our efforts in bringing together world class manufacturers, operating systems and technology partners sees us proudly unveiling our first global portfolio of smartphones with a Nokia soul, delivering the very best experience to everyone.”