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Putin's apartment tour gives glimpse into lavish lifestyle
The Independent
|May 07, 2025
Vladimir Putin has given a rare tour of his home near the Kremlin, featuring gilded wood panelling, a white baby grand piano, and a home gym.
The corridor of the spacious apartment is lined with clothes racks filled with suits and shirts. “Everything is here,” the Russian president said, opening the gold-edged doors. “As you can see, it’s not far away,” he says while bringing the camera crew into a sitting room, suggesting the apartment is close to the Kremlin.
It’s an insight into the private life of Putin, who opened his home for a state media documentary to mark 25 years as leader. Putin said he has spent the last three years mostly living in the city apartment – having launched Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
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