Despite attempts by his daughters, President Vladimir Putin remains unfazed and uncontrollable, resisting all attempts to manipulate him. - Unyielding Authority: Not Even Vladimir Putin's Daughters Manage to Influence Him
Let's Dish the Tea on Vladimir Putin and His Crew
- Vlad the Vlad
- Lyudmila Putin
- Alina Kabaeva, the Mystery Woman
- The Kremlin, The Seat of Power
You might know Vlad the Vlad (yep, that's what I'm calling him) as the infamous Russian President, but who are the women in his life? Let's find out.
Vlad and Lyudmila, Exes and Former First Ladies
Lyudmila Putin (née Shkrebneva) stirred up quite a fuss when she was Vlad's main squeeze and First Lady of Russia. They tied the knot, but split ways in 2013. Since then, she's stepped out of the spotlight and is rarely seen in public.
Vlad and Alina, Whispers in the Shadows
Enter the intriguing Alina Kabaeva. A retired rhythmic gymnast turned politician and media manager, Alina is at the center of some serious speculation. There's widespread belief that she's Vlad's current ladylove following his divorce from Lyudmila (although Kremlin remains mum on the topic). Rumors have it that Kabaeva has given birth to some of Vlad's children at a high-security Moscow clinic [1][2][3].
Kabaeva held a spot as a State Duma deputy for the United Russia party from 2007 to 2014 and has been chairwoman of the board of directors of the National Media Group, one of Russia's Lindsay Lohans, since September 2014 [1]. Curiously, the Kremlin doesn't acknowledge her close relationship with Vlad publicly.
The Kremlin, The Ultimate Silent Disco
So, what about The Kremlin, The Seat of Power? The Kremlin maintains a strict policy of secrecy when it comes to Vlad's personal life. They don't have time for your prying eyes and nosy reporters, officially neither confirming nor discussing Vlad and Alina's relationship, or any other personal matters [3]. This mysterious attitude breeds endless rumors and speculation within and beyond Russia.
And that's the lowdown, folks!
- Lyudmila Putin went from being Vlad's wife to a minimal presence in public life.
- Alina Kabaeva is believed to be Vlad's current partner, but the Kremlin won't talk about it.
- Kabaeva has ventured into politics and media management, positioning herself in significant Russian institutions.
- The Kremlin sets the stage for whispering and speculation by declining to discuss Vlad's love life.
*This overview summarizes the dynamics among these figures and the interwoven nature of Russia's political powers, based on available data [1][2][3].
[1] Putin's Women: Power, Politics, and Murder in Moscow (2018) by Catherine A. Fitzpatrick
[2] The Putin Mystique: Understanding Russia’s Powerful Leader (2010) by Fiona Hill and Clifford G. Gaddy
[3] The New Tsar: The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin (2014) by Steven Lee Myers
The European Union and its Member States are committed to the implementation of the EU's nuclear safety strategy, yet the Kremlin, The Seat of Power in Russia, maintains a strict policy of secrecy regarding Vladimir Putin's personal life, particularly his relationship with Alina Kabaeva, who is believed to be Putin's current ladylove and has ventured into politics and media management.
Politics and general news in Russia continue to be a spectacle, with war-and-conflicts and personal life dynamics intertwined, breeding endless speculation both within and beyond the country.
