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The secret lives of Putin’s hidden children: Growing up in wealth and isolation

Russian President Vladimir Putin keeps his personal and family life extremely secret, forcing his children to grow up isolated in heavily guarded residences

Newsroom December 6 01:31

Elizaveta Rudova — The Enigmatic Daughter
Elizaveta Rudova, also known as Louisa Rozova, is believed to be Putin’s daughter from Svetlana Krivonogikh, a former cleaner at one of Putin’s luxury residences. Now 22 and living in Paris, she avoids discussing rumors about her connection to Putin. She lives a luxurious life, working in two Parisian galleries known for their anti-war and dissenting exhibitions. Despite her lavish lifestyle, she feels frustrated by the publicity and rumors following her.

Special mugs to avoid poison and growing up in an isolated fortress: The hidden lives of Vladimir Putin’s secret children https://t.co/SDD6GhNy3L pic.twitter.com/WcIJ9N3sST

— New York Post (@nypost) December 5, 2025

Putin’s Sons with Alina Kabaeva
Putin is rumored to have two sons with Alina Kabaeva, a rhythmic gymnastics legend, named Ivan (9) and Vladimir Jr. (5). They live in isolated, heavily protected residences near Lake Valdai, under the watch of Russia’s elite security forces (FSO). They do not attend regular schools but are privately tutored with strict supervision and minimal outside contact. Rumors also mention twin girls, though unconfirmed. Putin has stated his children receive special education and speak multiple languages, including Chinese, English, and German.

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1/3- À propos de Maria Vladimirovna Vorontsova (en russe : Мария Владимировна Воронцова),fille cadette du #Dictateur #Putin,qui peut certifier que ses diplômes et titres,mais également ses thèses,publications scientifiques⬇️ pic.twitter.com/G7cQA70kbo

— Rico Zenith (@DantonQ22) January 21, 2024

Strict Security and Family Isolation
Putin’s children’s lives are shrouded in mystery and controlled by intensive security measures, including precautions against poisoning. Putin refuses to publicly acknowledge any children born outside his marriage to maintain his image as a traditional family man consistent with his religious beliefs. The family lives cut off from society, with activities confined to private family circles.

Putin’s mistress and the mother of his third daughter has not yet fallen under US sanctions 🤬#Putin’s former girlfriend, Svetlana Krivonogikh, is a shareholder in Bank Rossiya and the National Media Group, which consistently promotes the invasion of #Ukraine.

Krivonogikh… pic.twitter.com/sZ6W8Xu9eP

— The Anti-Corruption Foundation (@ACF_int) July 15, 2024

Putin’s Official Daughters
Besides rumors of secret children, Putin has two official daughters: Maria Vorontsova (40), an endocrinologist who keeps a low profile, and Katerina Tikhonova (39), a project director in technology and AI, who also remains very private. Both daughters avoid public appearances with their father and have not publicly commented on his political regime. Putin maintains a strict veil of secrecy to protect his family from external pressures.

Putin and ex-gymnast Alina Kabaeva have two sons who live in presidential residences and never leave them. In Valdai, they are guarded by seven Pantsir-S1 systems — Dossier Center pic.twitter.com/GKJuHnT82F

— GeopoliticsToday (@SpotlightNeedy) September 4, 2024

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