How old is he? Check his age and plan a thoughtful birthday gift

To answer “how old is he?”, you need to know who you mean and his date of birth; the question alone does not identify a person or establish his age. Subtract his birth year from the current year, then subtract one if his birthday has not happened yet this year. For his age on a particular date, use that date instead of today.

If you are checking because you want to send birthday flowers, getting the number right matters most when you put it on the card. You can still make the gift personal without mentioning an age. Below, you will find a reliable way to calculate it, tactful ways to check missing details, and practical advice on choosing and sending a bouquet to a man in Russia.

Calculate his age for the date that matters

Start with a complete date of birth: day, month and year. Someone born on 18 November 1990 is 35 on 4 November 2026 and turns 36 on 18 November 2026. Simply subtracting 1990 from 2026 gives the age he reaches during that year, so it can overstate his current age before his birthday. That distinction is especially useful when you are preparing a card ahead of the celebration.

If you only know his birth year, you usually have two possible ages. During 2026, a person born in 1990 is either 35 or 36, depending on whether his birthday has passed. Do not turn that uncertainty into a confident milestone message. Confirm the birthday first, or choose wording such as “Happy birthday, with love from all of us” that stays accurate without a number.

Check the date format as carefully as the arithmetic. A date written as 03/07/1990 can mean 3 July or March 7, depending on the convention being used. Write the month in words when agreeing a delivery date with family or a manager. For a future birthday, calculate his age on the celebration date rather than using the age he is when you place the order.

Check an uncertain birthday without making it awkward

The simplest approach is often a short, direct question: “I’m updating my birthday calendar—what date should I put down for you?” If you also need the year, explain why you are asking. A relative may be able to confirm it, but distinguish a remembered date from a checked one. A confident guess can still put the wrong number on a card that the recipient keeps.

A public profile can provide a clue, although a displayed age may be outdated and a birthday post may have appeared after the actual celebration. If the person you mean is a public figure, establish their full name before looking for a reliably documented birth date. A shared name, an old article or an undated photograph is not enough to answer “how old is he?” accurately.

When the year remains uncertain, leave it out of the gift altogether. Write about the relationship instead: “Happy birthday, Dad. I wish we could share dinner today” is more personal than an unverified age. For a colleague, keep the message suited to your working relationship. Avoid jokes about getting older unless you already know he enjoys that kind of humour.

Bouquets we can deliver

Bouquet of 1 yellow sunflowers

$13

Bouquet of 1 white lilies

$19

Bouquet of 1 pink lilies

$19

Bouquet of 3 gerberas mix

$21

Choose flowers for his taste, not an age category

An age does not tell you which bouquet a man will enjoy. Start with things you actually know: colours he wears, flowers he has admired, or the style of his home. Someone who likes simple interiors may appreciate a restrained arrangement with clear shapes. A person who enjoys strong colour may prefer a livelier mix. These are useful starting points, not rules attached to a birthday number.

Think about where the flowers will stand. A large bouquet can be inconvenient on a crowded desk or a small dining table, while a recipient who enjoys arranging stems may welcome something he can divide between vases. If fragrance is a concern, mention that when asking for help choosing. Do not assume that a flower is scent-free from its appearance or colour.

Flower meanings depend on the recipient and the setting. Red roses can suggest romance, while carnations may carry ceremonial associations for some people in Russia; neither interpretation applies to everyone. For more context, read Carnations in Russia: Old-Fashioned or Back in Style?. His own preferences should guide you more than a rigid list of flowers supposedly suitable for men.

Use the card and presentation to make the occasion clear

For birthday bouquets in Russia, an odd number of stems is the usual convention when the flowers are easily counted; even numbers are traditionally associated with mourning. If you are unsure how that convention applies to a mixed arrangement, ask when choosing. You do not need to match the stem count to his age: a birthday message can mark the milestone without turning the bouquet into a counting exercise.

A short card helps explain the gesture, especially when flowers are an unusual gift within your relationship. For a father, try “Happy birthday, Dad. Sending love until we can celebrate together.” For a friend, “Hope your birthday includes good company and your favourite dinner” feels warm without overstating intimacy. Add the age only after you have checked it, and sign the message if you want him to know who sent it.

Turboflora includes a card with your text free of charge. Delivery is anonymous by default, meaning the courier does not name the sender. That makes the signature on your card a practical decision: include it for a clear birthday greeting, or omit it if you intend to leave your identity unstated. Check names, spelling and the final wording before submitting the order.

Plan a flower delivery to Russia from abroad

Begin with the recipient’s address, telephone number and the date in Russia when you want the flowers to arrive. If you are ordering from another country, account for the time difference before choosing a slot. Browse the Bouquets catalogue, then contact a manager on WhatsApp for help choosing a bouquet, agreeing the address, delivery time and card text, or arranging a photo of the bouquet before delivery.

We deliver flowers across Russia. City delivery costs 500 RUB; for remote districts and suburbs, the operator confirms the price when confirming the order. In large cities, express delivery is available 1–2 hours after order confirmation. Other timing options include an exact time with a tolerance of plus or minus 30 minutes, or the windows 09–12, 12–15, 15–18 and 18–21. You can also pre-order 1–30 days ahead.

The courier calls the recipient about 15 minutes before arrival, so plan for a brief call even if the gift is a surprise. If he is absent, we agree a second delivery that day or, with the sender’s consent, hand the flowers to a neighbour or concierge. Online checkout uses CloudPayments; check the payment options displayed there, since acceptance of every foreign card is not guaranteed. See Delivery and payment when planning your order.

Help him enjoy the flowers after the birthday

A bouquet is easier to enjoy when the recipient knows what to do with it. For cut flowers intended for a vase, use a clean container and fresh water, remove leaves that would sit below the waterline, and trim the stem ends with a clean, sharp tool before arranging them. If the bouquet comes with flower food, follow the packet’s dilution instructions instead of estimating the amount.

Check the water each day, top it up as needed and change it when it becomes cloudy. Keep the vase away from direct sunlight, radiators and ripening fruit. Remove fading flowers and any leaves that drop into the water. Different flowers have different needs, so these steps are a starting point rather than a promise of a particular vase life; follow any instructions supplied for the chosen arrangement.

If he rarely receives flowers, a brief practical note can be useful: “These are for your desk—put them in a clean vase and check the water daily.” Keep care advice separate from the birthday sentiment if it would make the card feel crowded. The most thoughtful choice is one that suits his space and routine, with a greeting that is accurate whether or not it mentions his age.