They live in isolation in several residences. They travel on yachts and corporate jets. All his needs are met by companies run by his father’s friends. They are accompanied 24 hours a day by nannies, governesses and professional trainers. They rarely interact with children their own age and only occasionally spend time with their parents. They are the two children of Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia, and the story was revealed thanks to the investigation of the Russian publication File center.
Their mother, also known throughout much of the country and the world, is a Russian gymnast and gold medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Alina Kabaeva. It is not known for sure when her love affair with the president began, but she took it upon herself to tell it. The first time, on a television show in 2008.
Such Ivan Putin as Vladimir Putin Jr. They are part of one of the great mysteries of the Eurasian power. None of them, as the information details, can be located in the state database. Since childhood, as is the case with spies and other people important to the country’s security, their documents are hidden and they interact only with highly trusted people. They own yachts and travel on armored trains, and their every move is done with the Kremlin’s security officials and without exposing themselves to public scrutiny.
A preference for South Africa
The isolation in which they find themselves has opened up a new market for them in Russia. And not only in Russia, but also in other latitudes. The agency English Nanny It is tasked with recruiting staff for wealthy families through Internet advertisements. Although a few years ago its target audience consisted of medium-sized and high-level businessmen, its list now also includes the president of one of the most powerful countries.
What is striking is that there are no limitations for the application. Anyone can apply to take care of and participate in teaching the heirs of the autocrat. In early 2024, for example, the family was looking for an English teacher, which meant working five days a week and a total of 60 hours, or 12 hours a day. In addition to his academic duties, the teacher had to be willing to accompany the family on their travels when necessary. Salary: 7,700 euros per month.
Despite the high salaries, Putin imposes several conditions during the selection process. In addition to giving priority to candidates with a South African passport (considered an allied country), employees must undergo medical examinations, undergo a two-week quarantine and not leave the territory where the family resides. Strict conditions and personnel of the war forces subject to constant rotation.
A love for Disney
In the mind of the Russian head of state, the cultural battle is active and it must begin with his children. The cartoons produced by the United States are, in their opinion, harmful to children because they carry a violent charge. His heirs, according to the publication, paid little attention to him. Ivan, the eldest, prefers them to the Soviet ones and is often seen playing the role of Disney Channel Characters.
When they are not learning new languages or different academic subjects, the children enjoy their two ponies, their rabbits and their Saint Bernard dog, looked after by two dog trainers from the Federal Protection Service (FSO). In addition to their love of American cartoons, they have a large collection of Lego games and an iPad that also serves educational purposes.
