A giant figure of Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen during preparations for the carnival parade in Nice

A giant figure of Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen during preparations for the carnival parade in Nice

A giant figure of Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen during preparations for the carnival parade in Nice January 29, 2015. The 131th Carnival of Nice runs from February 13 to March 1 and will celebrate the “King of Music”. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE – Tags: SOCIETY)