Wives, mistresses or slaves? All the women of Vladimir Putin, the most guarded topic in Russia

Krystyna Kurczab-Redlich, a long-time correspondent from Russia and the author of the book “Vova, Volodya, Vladimir. Secrets of Putin’s Russia” says straightforwardly that, which he has shown many times on the political scene. Nevertheless, the president of Russia, who is considered a tyrant by many, cannot complain about the lack of interest from the fair sex, as evidenced by the number of women associated with him.

Lyudmila Putin. Wife or slave?

Details about the subject with his ex-wife Ludmila appeared thanks to the book by Oleg Błocki, ‘W. Putin. The road to power. ”This is where the woman mentions the first years of her marriage with Putin, six years his senior, but it was Błocki’s last work, as the publication of these fragments of his conversation with Ludmila completely blocked his career.

Lyudmila and Vladimir met in 1980 in the theater, but according to the woman, it was not love at first sight. Only a year later, the possessive Putin confessed the truth that he was a KGB officer, and throughout the period of dating Lyudmila, he put her to trial and was notoriously late to assess whether she was a suitable candidate for a spouse. Despite tyrannical tendencies, a wedding took place in 1983, and they are the fruit of their marriage. Their relationship, which officially ended in 2014, was not all roses, however. Lyudmila was followed more than once, she carried heavy shopping herself or a pram during her second pregnancy, and she had nothing to say when naming her first daughter. Putin did not praise her because he believed that it “spoiled women”, he did not help at home, and his wife was forced to submit to his will. It is said that Lyudmila and Vladimir had not lived together for many years, but it was only made public in 2014, during a break in a ballet performance. Journalists, however, believe that their statements had previously been very carefully rehearsed and staged.

At one time, there was also a certain legend that Lyudmila was to enter a convent, or more precisely, she was to be sent there by force by her husband. Proof of this was supposed to be Putin’s subsidies for the monastery near Pskov. However, as it turned out in 2016, Lyudmila remarried Artur Oczeretny.

Alina Kabaeva. Would-be wife and alleged mother

When one of the newspapers in 2008 reported that the artistic gymnast Alina Kabaeva and Vladimir Putin are a couple, it was closed a month later. However, this did not silence the rumors about the relationship of the two, and there were even rumors that they were to take. The Russian press did not dare to publish more of this thread, but the Western media did so willingly. The New York Post reported in 2009 that Kabaeva gave birth to Putin’s child. Repeated denunciations appeared in 2019, when Alina gave birth to twins. Of course, none of this information has been officially confirmed, and the identity of the children is closely guarded to this day. Kabaeva has been assigned the label of Putin’s most famous mistress.

Jan Łapikow. A new favorite or an ordinary cover?

Jana Łapikowa in Russia initially became famous as a model who, in particular, liked to pose for bold sessions. However, the photos in which she posed undressed did not prevent her from becoming Putin’s personal photographer. The fact that Łapikova’s photos are considered not very creative, or even mediocre, only sparked rumors that Putin is starting a new romance. However, some people remained of the opinion that the whole created relationship was only a cover for the president with Kabaeva. Nevertheless, Łapikowa attended Putin’s official meetings, after which they reportedly spent time together.

Anna Chapman. From spy to mistress

Anna Chapman, and more precisely, Anna Vasilyevna Kushchenko gained her fame only later. She became famous in 2010, when she was arrested in New York for spying on behalf of Russia. She was deported to her homeland where she was made real. She even received a decoration from Dmitry Medvedev.

Anastasia Volochkov. “Putin’s Woman” from the election campaign

Volochkov is not only the most popular star of Russian ballet, but also a celebrity known for his high-profile romances with Russian oligarchs and Hollywood actors. Vladimir Putin was also on the long list of his time. Anastasia became the face of the Russian president’s election campaign, and while she has repeatedly denied having an affair with him, she is still referred to as “one of Putin’s women.”