Journalists confirm Putin has two secret sons with Alina Kabaeva
Dossier journalists have uncovered on Sep. 4 one of the Kremlin’s most closely guarded secrets: Russian President Vladimir Putin ha s two sons with former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, in addition to his known daughters Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova from his ex-wife Lyudmila, and an illegitimate daughter with Svetlana Krivonogikh.
According to a report by Dossier, which cites a source from their extensive household staff, the details about Ivan and Vladimir Putin Jr. were verified through open sources.
Their existence is also confirmed by a genealogical tree compiled by Kabaeva’s cousin, Katerina Golovacheva, on the site MyHeritage.
“They cannot be found in public databases, as they have had cover identities since childhood, something typically done for spies or individuals under state protection. Only close relatives know their birth dates. They don’t fly on commercial flights, they have private jets. They don’t attend schools or kindergartens, instead, they have private tutors. They live in residences under the protection of the FSO (Federal Protective Service) and rarely see their father. They are Vladimir Putin’s sons,” the article states.
SonntagsZeitung reported that Putin’s first son was born in the spring of 2015 at the Sant'Anna Clinic in Lugano, Switzerland, while his second son was born in the spring of 2019, but in Moscow.
The journalists discovered that the children live in isolation at presidential residences in Valdai, where they spend most of the year, or in Sochi, and have little interaction with peers.
Their upbringing is overseen by nannies and tutors who accompany them on trips aboard private jets, helicopters, yachts, and even an armored train.
The staff, including nannies, are recruited through English Nanny agency, offering salaries starting at €7,700 per month.
“There are four nannies, some of whom were previously cleaners at the Valdai residence. They work in pairs for two weeks at a time, living with the family during that period before being replaced by another pair. They work 12-hour shifts,” the investigators revealed.
The source also noted that Putin’s eldest son, Ivan, is a big fan of Disney cartoons, which irritates his father since Putin disapproves of such Western media.
“These modern Western cartoons, everything’s shooting, jumping, running—it gives you a headache after half an hour. How can kids tolerate this? Our Soviet cartoons are of much higher quality, both emotionally and aesthetically,” Putin reportedly said in January 2024.
The children’s residence in Valdai also houses ponies, rabbits, and a St. Bernard dog, which is cared for by two FSO dog handlers. Among their toys is an extensive Lego collection and iPads.
“The boys’ lifestyle mirrors their father’s. They have personal chefs who prepare individual meals for them. Like Putin, they have their own mugs and drink exclusively from them. Security officers from the Presidential Security Service are always nearby... In the evenings, Putin plays hockey with his eldest son on a rink built at Valdai... The boys are taught by several English and German tutors. It’s likely the parents expect them to follow in their mother’s footsteps and become professional athletes. Almost every residence has a sports complex with a gym and pool,” the article describes.
It’s noted that Putin dotes on his sons even more than he did on his daughters.
“They are growing up knowing they are special. Any whim is granted, and they see the residences they live in as their personal property. The special treatment given to their father by everyone around them reinforces this sense of entitlement. Their tutors, security personnel, and staff fear Putin, and he’s the only one who can discipline the boys… Parental approval seems to be their greatest source of pride. Ivan Putin has repeatedly told his tutors and guards about a particularly memorable moment: his relatives told him that when he was born, Vladimir Putin was so happy that he shouted, ‘Hooray! Finally, a boy!’” Dossier writes.
Although journalists have obtained photos of Putin’s sons, they chose not to publish them out of ethical concerns.
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