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Putin's lover Alina Kabaeva snaps at young gymnast

Published 1 months ago on Sep 06, 2024

Alina Kabaeva Snaps at Young Gymnast Amid Reports of Secret Sons with Vladimir Putin.

In the same week it was revealed that Alina Kabaeva, the long-rumored lover of Vladimir Putin, has two young sons with the Russian president, the Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast was caught in a tense exchange with a young protégé. The incident, which took place during a training session at Kabaeva's Sky Grace Academy in Sochi, has raised eyebrows, both for her handling of the situation and for the timing of these personal revelations.

Secret Sons with Vladimir Putin Revealed

According to reports, Kabaeva, 41, has two sons with Putin, aged nine and five, who live in luxurious isolation. The boys, named Ivan and Vladimir (junior), reportedly reside in opulent palaces with all the trappings of extreme privilege, including chauffeur-driven cars and access to presidential armored trains, planes, and yachts. Despite their extravagant lifestyle, sources claim that Putin is often annoyed by his sons' love for Disney characters.

The revelations about the boys have further fueled speculation surrounding Putin’s relationship with Kabaeva, which has been rumored since 2008. Although Putin, 71, has never publicly acknowledged his relationship with Kabaeva or their children, investigative reports suggest that the boys are educated in secrecy, away from the public eye, with the help of foreign governesses from South Africa, following the departure of British and New Zealand staff due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Kabaeva Berates Young Gymnast

Amid these revelations, Kabaeva made headlines for a more personal reason—her harsh treatment of a teenage gymnast under her tutelage. In a video released by her elite gymnastics academy, Kabaeva can be seen reprimanding 14-year-old Karolina Tarasova, a promising athlete from the Russian-occupied Donetsk region in Ukraine. Tarasova, who has already earned international medals, became the target of Kabaeva’s frustration after dropping a prop during a routine.

“You have done it now on purpose, Karolina. Do you hear me? Look at me,” Kabaeva raged, accusing the girl of deliberately making mistakes. The emotional exchange continued as Tarasova tearfully apologized, but Kabaeva remained firm, delivering a lesson in discipline. “What has happened with you actually? I do not understand,” Kabaeva pressed. She warned the gymnast, “I will not cry, I will not humiliate. I’ll just turn around and go. And this is the most awful thing—indifference.”

Tough Love or Excessive Pressure?

Kabaeva’s harsh words sparked mixed reactions, with some defending her strict coaching methods as typical of Russian gymnastics culture, known for its demanding training regimens. Kabaeva herself went through such rigorous regimes during her journey to Olympic glory. However, others were alarmed by the severity of the reprimand, especially as Kabaeva threatened to send Tarasova back to war-torn Ukraine if she did not improve.

“If you go out and perform like that one more time, I will personally pack your bags, and you’ll go home,” Kabaeva said in a separate incident just five months earlier. Despite her tough exterior, Kabaeva did show some compassion by hugging the weeping gymnast at the end of the session, telling her not to repeat the same mistakes.

Putin and Kabaeva's Relationship Under Scrutiny

The release of these videos coincides with renewed interest in Kabaeva’s personal life, particularly her relationship with Putin. Long rumored to be his secret partner, Kabaeva has remained a mysterious figure, rarely discussing her private life. The recent report from the Dossier Centre, a news outlet dedicated to investigating the Kremlin, claims that Kabaeva has been living in secrecy with their two sons.

Kabaeva’s connection to Putin first made headlines in 2008 when rumors of their affair surfaced, despite the Russian president being married at the time. The Kremlin quickly dismissed the rumors, and Putin has since maintained strict privacy regarding his personal life, once famously stating, "I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected."

The boys, Ivan and Vladimir, are said to live under constant guard from the Federal Protective Service (FSO), with minimal contact with peers or their parents. Despite the secrecy surrounding them, the Dossier Centre emphasized that the lavish lifestyle of these children is of public interest, especially as their father is engaged in a brutal war in Ukraine.

Kabaeva's Past Remarks on Love

In the past, Kabaeva has made cryptic comments about her love life, fueling further speculation about her relationship with Putin. During a TV appearance on the Russian show One Hundred Questions for Adults, she admitted to having found her "ideal man" but refused to divulge his identity. “He’s a very good man, a great man,” she said, adding, “I love him very much.”

Her remarks about being "so happy that you even feel scared" only intensified rumors that Putin is the man in question. Kabaeva’s public persona, which includes posing for Maxim magazine and being described as “full of sex” by a photographer, adds another layer of intrigue to her relationship with the Kremlin strongman.

As Putin continues to wage war in Ukraine, the spotlight on his personal life has only grown more intense. Kabaeva, for her part, remains a controversial figure, both for her alleged relationship with the Russian leader and her role as a tough, no-nonsense coach.

The footage of her scolding Karolina Tarasova may shed light on the pressures of Russian gymnastics, but it also raises questions about how Kabaeva’s personal life—particularly her secret sons—affects her professional demeanor.

As the revelations about Putin’s hidden family continue to emerge, Kabaeva’s future remains uncertain, both as a public figure and as the possible wife of one of the world’s most powerful and secretive leaders.

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