<p>Russin President Vladimir Putin is currently living with his rumoured girlfriend and former Olympian, Alina Kabaeva in Moscow, said several&nbsp;reports. Putin has been reportedly living with Kabaeva in a villa on Putin’s estate on Lake Valdai, which is 400 km northwest of Moscow. The reports surfaced online from a Russian investigative news website, The Project. The rumours and conjectures of Putin and Kabaeva dating have been going on since 2008, but nothing has been ever confirmed by any of the sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Project cited unnamed officials saying that they had seen children on the premises, pointing to a probability that the couple might have been spending time with them at their estate. The existence of Putin's Valdai villa was first reported in 2021 by the team of Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and gymnast Alina Kabaeva have denied in the past that they are in a relationship.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Alina Kabaeva?</strong></h2>

<p>Alina Kabaeva is a Russian politician, media manager and retired rhythmic gymnast, who has been designated Himoured Master of Sports by the Russian government. She is one of the most decorated gymnasts in the history of rhythmic gymnasts. She has won many awards and accolades, like 2 Olympic medals, 14 World Championship medals, and 21 European Championship medals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From 2007 to 2014, Kabaeva was a State Duma Deputy from United Russia. In September 2014, Kabaeva became the chairperson of the board of directors of the National Media Group.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kabeava’s family is from Tashkent, Uzbekistan and her father, Marat Kabayev was a professional football player. Her younger sister, Leysan Kabaeva was appointed as a judge of the Almetyevsk City Court in Tatarstan by Putin in 2016. Due to Kabaeva’s career, her family often travelled to different places in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Alina Kabaeva’s contributions to gymnastics</strong></h2>

<p>Kabaeva was one of the few gymnasts to perform new skills and elements, such as the back split pivot with hand help (also known as "The Kabaeva"), the ring position with a slow full turn, and the back scale pivot, which was believed to be invented by her.</p>

<h2><strong>All the rumours around Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>1. Kabeava officially retired in 2008. In 2005, she was presented with the Order for Merit to the Fatherland by President Vladimir Putin. She was among the six Russian athlete torch bearers who carried the Olympic flame through Fisht Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Her selection as a torch bearer generated controversy in the international media because of her alleged close relationship with President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>2. In April 2008, the Moskovsky Korrespondent reported that Kabeava was engaged to Putin. The story was denied and the newspaper was shut down. After this, the status of Kabaeva and Putin’s relationship became a topic of speculation, including allegations that they even have multiple children together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>3. In July 2013, Kabeva said that she did not have children. But in March 2015, she was reported to have given birth to a daughter at the VIP hospital of Sanit Ann in Ticino, Switzerland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>4. In 2019, she reportedly gave birth to twin sons at the Kulakov maternity clinic in Moscow. However, the Swiss newspaper later reported in 2022 that a Swiss doctor of Russian origin said that she has assisted two children of Kabaeva and both of them were boys. Though nothing was confirmed by Kabaeva or Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>5. In April 2022, the US Department of Treasury prepared sanctions against Kabaeva. However, the US government withheld the sanctions for fear of escalating tensions between Russia and the US to her alleged relationship with Putin.</p>

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Russin President Vladimir Putin is currently living with his rumoured girlfriend and former Olympian, Alina Kabaeva in Moscow, said several reports. Putin has been reportedly living with Kabaeva in a villa on Putin’s estate on Lake Valdai, which is 400 km northwest of Moscow.

Russin President Vladimir Putin is currently living with his rumoured girlfriend and former Olympian, Alina Kabaeva in Moscow, said several reports. Putin has been reportedly living with Kabaeva in a villa on Putin’s estate on Lake Valdai, which is 400 km northwest of Moscow. The reports surfaced online from a Russian investigative news website, The Project. The rumours and conjectures of Putin and Kabaeva dating have been going on since 2008, but nothing has been ever confirmed by any of the sources. The Project cited unnamed officials saying that they had seen children on the premises, pointing to a probability that the couple might have been spending time with them at their estate. The existence of Putin's Valdai villa was first reported in 2021 by the team of Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and gymnast Alina Kabaeva have denied in the past that they are in a relationship. Who is Alina Kabaeva? Alina Kabaeva is a Russian politician, media manager and retired rhythmic gymnast, who has been designated Himoured Master of Sports by the Russian government. She is one of the most decorated gymnasts in the history of rhythmic gymnasts. She has won many awards and accolades, like 2 Olympic medals, 14 World Championship medals, and 21 European Championship medals. From 2007 to 2014, Kabaeva was a State Duma Deputy from United Russia. In September 2014, Kabaeva became the chairperson of the board of directors of the National Media Group. Also Read | On 'gender-neutral' God, Putin slams Church of England: 'They don't know...' Kabeava’s family is from Tashkent, Uzbekistan and her father, Marat Kabayev was a professional football player. Her younger sister, Leysan Kabaeva was appointed as a judge of the Almetyevsk City Court in Tatarstan by Putin in 2016. Due to Kabaeva’s career, her family often travelled to different places in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Russia. Alina Kabaeva’s contributions to gymnastics Kabaeva was one of the few gymnasts to perform new skills and elements, such as the back split pivot with hand help (also known as "The Kabaeva"), the ring position with a slow full turn, and the back scale pivot, which was believed to be invented by her. All the rumours around Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva 1. Kabeava officially retired in 2008. In 2005, she was presented with the Order for Merit to the Fatherland by President Vladimir Putin. She was among the six Russian athlete torch bearers who carried the Olympic flame through Fisht Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Her selection as a torch bearer generated controversy in the international media because of her alleged close relationship with President Vladimir Putin. 2. In April 2008, the Moskovsky Korrespondent reported that Kabeava was engaged to Putin. The story was denied and the newspaper was shut down. After this, the status of Kabaeva and Putin’s relationship became a topic of speculation, including allegations that they even have multiple children together. 3. In July 2013, Kabeva said that she did not have children. But in March 2015, she was reported to have given birth to a daughter at the VIP hospital of Sanit Ann in Ticino, Switzerland. 4. In 2019, she reportedly gave birth to twin sons at the Kulakov maternity clinic in Moscow. However, the Swiss newspaper later reported in 2022 that a Swiss doctor of Russian origin said that she has assisted two children of Kabaeva and both of them were boys. Though nothing was confirmed by Kabaeva or Putin. 5. In April 2022, the US Department of Treasury prepared sanctions against Kabaeva. However, the US government withheld the sanctions for fear of escalating tensions between Russia and the US to her alleged relationship with Putin. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly living with former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva in a villa on Putin's estate on Lake Valdai, over 400 km north-west of Moscow, 'The Project', a Russian investigative news website reported. The said estate, spread across 13,000 square feet, is built entirely in the style of a Russian dacha -- a seasonal or year-round second home in post-Soviet countries.</p>

<p>'The Project' cited unnamed officials saying that they had seen children on the premises. The estate also houses a playground, according to previous reports based on satellite imagery of the area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The estate housing Alina Kabaeva is reportedly located just 800 metres (2,640ft) from Valdai, Putin’s best-guarded and most private residence, where he almost never holds public meetings.</p>

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<p>The existence of Putin's Valdai villa was first reported in 2021 by the team of Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader.</p>

<p>Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and gymnast Alina Kabaeva have denied in the past that they are in a relationship.</p>

<p>Reports by Russian news outlets have claimed in the past that only top-ranking officers in President Putin's security detail are aware of the details of their arrangement. But in 2014, Kabaeva was appointed to lead Russia's National Media Group, a media holding owned by a Putin confidante, despite having no relevant experience.<br />
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly living with former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva in a villa on Putin's estate on Lake Valdai, over 400 km north-west of Moscow, 'The Project', a Russian investigative news website reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly living with former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva in a villa on Putin's estate on Lake Valdai, over 400 km north-west of Moscow, 'The Project', a Russian investigative news website reported. The said estate, spread across 13,000 square feet, is built entirely in the style of a Russian dacha -- a seasonal or year-round second home in post-Soviet countries. 'The Project' cited unnamed officials saying that they had seen children on the premises. The estate also houses a playground, according to previous reports based on satellite imagery of the area. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas | Putin's Girlfriend: Russian media a weapon of war × The estate housing Alina Kabaeva is reportedly located just 800 metres (2,640ft) from Valdai, Putin’s best-guarded and most private residence, where he almost never holds public meetings. ALSO READ | Putin's rumoured girlfriend appears in public for first time since Ukraine invasion The existence of Putin's Valdai villa was first reported in 2021 by the team of Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and gymnast Alina Kabaeva have denied in the past that they are in a relationship. Reports by Russian news outlets have claimed in the past that only top-ranking officers in President Putin's security detail are aware of the details of their arrangement. But in 2014, Kabaeva was appointed to lead Russia's National Media Group, a media holding owned by a Putin confidante, despite having no relevant experience. Kabaeva is known for her secretive lifestyle. She was revealed as the owner of a number of other luxury properties across Russia, including a penthouse in Sochi on the Black Sea, believed to be the biggest apartment in Russia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva was seen in public for the first time since the Ukrainian invasion at Moscow's VTB Arena, reports claimed.</p>

<p>Former Olympic gymnast Kabaeva was seen during the rehearsal of a junior rhythmic gymnastics festival to be held in Moscow on Saturday.</p>

<p>The head coach of Russia's junior national rhythmic gymnastics team Ekaterina Sirotina posted Kabaeva picture on Instagram.</p>

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<p>"First rehearsal day of the #FestivalofAlinaKabaeva," Sirotina said in the post.</p>

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<p>Alina Kabaeva, 38, is said to be the long time girlfriend of the Russian president. Putin, 69, has denied he is linked to the Russian athlete. The Russian president had divorced his wife Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Ocheretnaya in 2013.</p>

<p>Kabaeva has also never confirmed rumours that she is romantically involved with the Russian president. The Russian ex-Olympic athlete was last seen at the same VTB Arena in December months before Putin announced the "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24.</p>

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<p>Putin had married Lyudmila in 1983 and has two children - Maria and Katerina. The Russian president has kept his kids away from the media glare. Maria was reportedly born in 1985 and Katerina was born the following year.</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Russian President Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva was seen in public for the first time since the Ukrainian invasion at Moscow's VTB Arena, reports claimed. Former Olympic gymnast Kabaeva was seen during the rehearsal of a junior rhythmic gymnastics festival to be held in Moscow on Saturday. The head coach of Russia's junior national rhythmic gymnastics team Ekaterina Sirotina posted Kabaeva picture on Instagram. Also Read in Pics: Putin's family reportedly hiding in a secret Siberian bunker "First rehearsal day of the #FestivalofAlinaKabaeva," Sirotina said in the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ekaterina Sirotina (@ekaterina_sirotina_official) × Watch: Putin's daughters hit with EU sanctions Alina Kabaeva, 38, is said to be the long time girlfriend of the Russian president. Putin, 69, has denied he is linked to the Russian athlete. The Russian president had divorced his wife Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Ocheretnaya in 2013. Kabaeva has also never confirmed rumours that she is romantically involved with the Russian president. The Russian ex-Olympic athlete was last seen at the same VTB Arena in December months before Putin announced the "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24. Also Read in Pics: How can Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? Putin had married Lyudmila in 1983 and has two children - Maria and Katerina. The Russian president has kept his kids away from the media glare. Maria was reportedly born in 1985 and Katerina was born the following year. (With inputs from Agencies)

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