A video featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone viral, showcasing a rare moment of sentimentality as he brings flowers to his former school teacher, Vera Gurevich, and drives her to the Kremlin for dinner. In the footage, released by the Kremlin, Putin is seen casually dressed, greeting Gurevich warmly in a hotel lobby before escorting her to a Russian-made SUV. The interaction, which includes a hug and a kiss on the cheek, highlights a softer side of the leader, typically known for his stern public image. The video quickly garnered mixed reactions on social media; while some users appreciated the gesture as a sign of respect for educators, others criticized it as a calculated attempt to soften his image amidst ongoing concerns about his leadership and security. This release comes in the context of reports suggesting that Putin has been spending time in secure locations due to fears of assassination or political instability ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Russian officials have dismissed such claims as unfounded.