How Putin Reacted When Russia's Top Priest Addressed Him By Ivan The Terrible's Name | Viral Video

Patriarch Vladimir Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, had a slip of tongue while addressing the Russian President at a St Petersburg event. The bishop of Moscow inadvertently used the patronymic name associated with another Russian ruler, Ivan the Terrible, to address Putin. After Kirill’s error, Putin was seen giving a wry smile before nodding gently, seemingly unfazed and perhaps even flattered. Watch the video to know who was Vladimir Vasilyevich? #russia #vladimirputin #worldnews 00:00 - INTRODUCTION 01:12 - WHO WAS VLADIMIR VASILYEVICH? 02:15 - PUTIN AN ADMIRER OF IVAN THE TERRIBLE Footage Courtesy: Reuters/Twitter n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: