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VIP guest Putin brings big bouquet of flowers, dances with Austrian FM at her wedding (PHOTOS)
Published time: 18 Aug, 2018 13:18Edited time: 18 Aug, 2018 14:12
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The Russian leader didn’t arrive empty-handed. Not only did he give the bride a beautiful bouquet of yellow and white flowers, he also brought along the Kuban Cossack Choir to entertain the newlyweds and the guests. Putin also had a dance with the bride.
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Putin was invited to attend the wedding en route to his upcoming visit to Germany. The ceremony is taking place at a vineyard in the village of Gamlitz, in Austria’s Styria region.
The bride and groom chose traditional attire for their special day. Kneissl donned a white dirndl, a traditional Alpine dress, while Meilinger was dressed in a green vest and black trousers.
Karin Kneissl and groom Wolfgang Meilinger © Pool / Reuters
Karin Kneissl and groom Wolfgang Meilinger. © Pool / Reuters
The VIP guest list also includes Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, and Transport and Technology Minister Norbert Hofer.
Karin Kneissl and Sebastian Kurz © Pool / Reuters