Serbia nominated a Church under Vladimir Putin, shortly before his visit to Belgrade

In Banstoll of Serbia, a village on the outskirts of Belgrade, a church has been named today under the name of Russia's president, Vladimir Putin. His name in Serbia is also held by some caves, a picture of Wax that has been worked in his honour and several monuments.

The Russian style ball, and the color where gold and green dominate, according to Putin's pleasure, the church, which is now bearing Putin's name, is still being built but has already echoed as “Putin's Church”, writes the Associated Press.

Locals say that the church structure has developed in order to have the splendor and sign of admiration for Putin and centuries - old brotherly ties between the two nations that share the common Slavic roots and Orthodox religion.

Putin is expected to visit Belgrade this week, and the village of Banstol has already been set for a magnificent holiday and dignified reception of the Russian leader.

Historically close ties between Russia and Serbia have been revived recently after Putin added efforts to restore Moscow's influence on the former communist countries of Eastern Europe.

We remember that Russia's interest in the region concerns its strategic position between East and West. Of Serbia's eight neighbours, five are NATO members; four are in the EU and two others are working towards accession. Putin's popularity in Serbia is particularly on the rise, as the Kremlin opposes Kosovo's independence. / Translate Periscope