The Dossier Center has unveiled an in-depth investigation revealing new details about the lives of President Vladimir Putin’s alleged sons with Alina Kabaeva, the renowned Russian gymnast and long-time partner.
This latest report provides a glimpse into the private world of Ivan Putin and Vladimir Putin Jr., offering key findings on their upbringing and lifestyle.
Long-Awaited Male Heirs
Vladimir Putin, 71, has two daughters from his previous marriage to Lyudmila Putina, which ended in divorce in 2013. Despite the Kremlin’s consistent denial of a relationship between Putin and Kabaeva, 41, the pair has been romantically linked for over a decade, and rumors suggest they have children together.
According to the Dossier Center, their relationship may have begun around 2008, with their first son, Ivan, born in the spring of 2015 at Sant’Anna clinic in Lugano, Switzerland. Their second son, Vladimir Putin Jr., was born in Moscow in 2019. Sources suggest that Putin personally chose the locations for both births, and there are anecdotes of him celebrating the birth of his first son with the exclamation, “Hurray! Finally! A boy!”
Isolated Lives
The two boys reportedly live in near-seclusion at Putin’s mansion in Valdai National Park, situated in Russia’s Novgorod region. Surrounded by nannies, governesses, and sports coaches, they have limited interactions with peers, mostly engaging with adults or during rare large gatherings. Their routine includes annual trips to Putin’s Black Sea residence in Sochi for skiing and summer yacht excursions within Russian waters. The family utilizes armored transportation, including trains, planes, helicopters, and yachts.
Foreign Teachers
The children’s education is handled with high discretion, including hiring through English Nanny for positions such as an English teacher. The job offer included paid accommodation, a five-day workweek, and a monthly salary of 7,700 euros ($8,500), with strict conditions on leaving the residence. Preference was given to South African candidates, deemed a “friendly” nation. The boys also receive music and German lessons from Sofija Božić, a Bosnian national.
Personal Interests and Activities
Ivan is reported to have a strong affinity for Disney cartoons and cosplay, a preference at odds with Putin’s well-known favor for Soviet-era animations. Both boys enjoy a substantial Lego collection and iPads for games and online learning. They are involved in sports, with personal trainers for swimming and artistic gymnastics, and Ivan has participated in gymnastics competitions. The family’s sports activities include hockey games with Putin, often observed by Kabaeva from a discreet location.
The Dossier Center’s investigation paints a detailed portrait of Putin’s private family life, highlighting the contrast between their isolated existence and their involvement in high-profile public spheres.
