Daughter of Putin, aged 22, reportedly working at an anti-war art gallery in Paris, having allegedly abandoned her father's surname.
In the bustling city of Paris, it appears that a striking woman believed to be the secret daughter of Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is carving out a unique niche for herself in the art world.
Elizaveta "Liza" Rudnova, formerly known as Luiza Rozova and Elizaveta Krivonogikh, is a 22-year-old art gallery manager, currently working at L Galerie in Belleville and Espace Albatros in Montreuil. These galleries, under the control of the L Association, are renowned for exhibiting anti-war art, stirring curiosity and fury among the exiled Russian and Ukrainian artists in the city.
Rumors of her ties with the Kremlin tyrant have led to her being likened to Ryan O'Neal's character from "LOL: Laughing Out Loud", who was discovered as the illegitimate son of a President, although no DNA test has officially confirmed this link thus far. Despite bearing a strong resemblance to Putin, Liza has reportedly foregone names associated with Putin-linked families, adopting one tied to Oleg Rudnov, a late ally of Putin[1].
Her role involves the organization of art exhibitions, and the creation of promotional videos. This endeavor has drawn attention from all sides, as she grapples with the repercussions of political tensions surrounding her father's regime[2].
Artist Nastya Rodionova, who has fled Russia, publicly expressed her sentiments, stating that although she believes in the assumption of innocence and emphasizing the importance of giving children the benefit of the doubt, her stance is unequivocal. If someone rooted in a regime's network comes into contact with its victims, she argues, it is inadmissible. Rodionova urges us all to be cautious and mindful of the individuals we interact with in this tense political climate.
Controversy aside, others have defended Liza's role within the L Association, describing her as a cultured person and excellent worker. In response to the furor and scrutiny, Liza's mother, Svetlana Krivonogikh, was sanctioned by the UK in 2023 and linked to Putin's inner circle by independent Russian media[1]. Svetlana, who reportedly owns property worth $100 million, was exposed as Putin's former mistress by Proekt investigative team[1].
Elizaveta vanished from public social media platforms shortly before the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Once a ubiquitous presence, flaunting her lavish lifestyle on Instagram, she has since stepped out of the limelight, leaving many to question her relationship with the Russian tyrant. Meanwhile, Putin officially acknowledges only two daughters from his marriage to Lyudmila Putina, Maria and Katerina[3]. Rumors of more children, including possible sons with former gymnast Alina Kabaeva, persist, though these allegations have never been confirmed. The Kremlin remains silent on the matter[3][4].
To delve deeper into Vladimir Putin's family, here are some snippets on his acknowledged daughters:
- Maria Vorontsova (born April 28, 1985): Maria, 39, is the elder of the two daughters of Putin and his ex-wife, Lyudmila Putina. She oversees government-funded programs, which receive billions from the Kremlin for genetic research. Maria is an expert in rare genetic diseases in children, as well as dwarfism, according to reports.
- Katerina Tikhonova (born August 31, 1986): Also a daughter of Putin and Lyudmila, Katerina, 38, is a tech boss whose work supports the Russian government and defense industry. She started as a "rock'n'roll" dancer before moving into the world of artificial intelligence. In 2013, she married Kirill Shamalov, whose father, Nikolai, is a close friend of the president. Kirill works in the oil business and has ties to the defense industry.
- Despite her controversial connections, Liza Rudnova's role in the fashion-and-beauty and entertainment sectors, particularly in managing art galleries and creating promotional videos, has drawn general-news attention.
- As a figure in pop-culture, Liza Rudnova's life story, filled with name changes and political rumors, bears resemblance to that of Ryan O'Neal's character in "LOL: Laughing Out Loud," who was discovered as the illegitimate son of a President.
- The ongoing political tensions surrounding Vladimir Putin's regime have influenced celebrity opinions, such as Nastya Rodionova's stance, who believes it is inadmissible for individuals rooted in a regime's network to interact with its victims.
- Liza Rudnova's decision to step out of the limelight and vanish from public social media platforms shortly before the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has added to the crime-and-justice and politics speculation surrounding her lifestyle and possible ties to Putin.
