MOSCOW, October 7. /TASS/. Numerous birthday greetings from foreign leaders, heads of government, and heads of international organizations have been sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said.

"On the occasion of the birthday, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin receives numerous congratulatory messages and telegrams from heads of state and government of foreign countries, heads of international organizations, representatives of socio-political circles," it said in a statement.

Besides, a number of colleagues warmly congratulated the Russian leader over the phone.