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Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has recently vanished from public view, is reportedly the father of two secret sons who live luxurious yet isolated lives, according to an investigation by the independent media outlet Dossier Centre. The boys, Ivan Putin, 9, and Vladimir Putin Jr., 5, are allegedly born to Putin and his rumored partner, gymnast Alina Kabaeva, 41, a relationship Putin has publicly denied but is considered an open secret since at least 2008.
The children are said to reside in opulence, primarily at one of Putin’s palaces in Valdai, north of Moscow. Surrounded by forests and lakes, they are guarded by Russia’s Federal Protective Service (FSO) and accompanied by a team of nannies, governesses, and professional trainers. Despite their wealth, their lives are marked by isolation. According to the Dossier Centre, “The brothers have little contact with their peers and see little of their parents but cherish rare moments spent with their father”, according to Bussnice Insider.
Traveling in armored trains, private jets, and yachts, the boys enjoy extravagant privileges, including personal chefs, drivers, and ski lessons near Krasnaya Polyana during the winter. Summers are spent sailing in the Gulf of Finland, the Black Sea coast, and Russia’s northern lakes. However, their existence is shrouded in secrecy, with concealed identities and birth dates known only to immediate family members.
Despite the luxury, Putin is reportedly frustrated by “Western influence” on his sons. The report claims his eldest son Ivan enjoys Disney cartoons and mimics their characters, much to the displeasure of his parents. Teachers, staff, and security are said to fear Putin, leaving only him to discipline the boys, whom he treats more reverently than his daughters from his first marriage.
Speculation has also surfaced about Putin grooming the boys for leadership. Former Russian MP Mark Feigin suggested that Putin envisions a “dynastic transfer of power,” allowing his sons to inherit the presidency within a totalitarian system. Feigin explained that this setup could include a group of regents, possibly his daughters or trusted associates, maintaining control until one of the sons reaches maturity, told by MSN.
These revelations emerge as Putin’s whereabouts remain unclear since November 7, sparking theories about him hiding in a hi-tech bunker, undergoing plastic surgery, or taking a secret holiday. Meanwhile, his regime continues issuing dire warnings about the escalation of Western military aid to Ukraine.
