Putin's apartment tour gives glimpse into lavish lifestyle

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.

- RACHEL CLUN

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.