Putin helps fulfill wish of ailing boy who dreams of hugging a panda (1/3)

An ailing boy from Tula Region (R front) looks at a panda during a tour of Moscow Zoo in which staff workers showed how they take care of the animals and study their behaviour. As part of the Yolka Zhelany (Christmas Tree of Wishes) campaign, Russian President Vladimir Putin has fulfilled a wish of the boy who wanted to hug a panda. (Photo/Agencies)

An ailing boy from Tula Region hugs a soft toy panda during a tour of Moscow Zoo in which staff workers showed how they take care of the animals and study their behaviour. As part of the Yolka Zhelany (Christmas Tree of Wishes) campaign, Russian President Vladimir Putin has fulfilled a wish of the boy who wanted to hug a panda.(Photo/Agencies)

A panda is seen during a tour of Moscow Zoo in which staff workers showed an ailing boy from Tula Region how they take care of the animals and study their behaviour. As part of the Yolka Zhelany (Christmas Tree of Wishes) campaign, Russian President Vladimir Putin has fulfilled a wish of the boy who wanted to hug a panda. (Photo/Agencies)