Vladmir Putin to be shown in a laurel wreath and a wearing a Roman tunic . Cossacks chose the St Petersburg statue to mark victory against Nazis . Traditional group said the idea was inspired by Putin 's stance on north St Petersburg . Sculptor said he considered putting Putin in a suit of armour or in fatigues .
Vladmir Putin to be shown in a laurel wreath and a wearing a Roman tunic . Cossacks chose the St Petersburg statue to mark victory against Nazis . Traditional group said the idea was inspired by Putin 's stance on Ukraine . Sculptor said he considered putting Putin in a suit of armour or in fatigues .