The cat Mir, a gift from Putin, has diedA Siberian cat named Mir, which Russian President Vladimir Putin gave to Akita Prefecture Governor Norihisa Satake in 2013, has died in Japan. In June, Mir fell ill with lymphoma, he was treated, but he died on the morning of December 3. The cat was 12 years old.
This is a special creature for me – my soul rested when I saw his face. Mir lived up to his name and was kind, got along with other cats, was a symbol of peace, and was loved in the family. What a pity
– said Governor Satake.
Over the 12 years of his life, Mir became a full-fledged member of Norihisa Satake’s family. In 2020, the governor said that the cat has an excellent appetite, is strong and cheerful, and has a calm character.
