Vladimir Putin has been revealed to have employed British nannies to care for his children, despite criticizing those who adopt Western lifestyles as “traitors”. Leaked documents indicate substantial financial investments in private tutors for two boys believed to be his offspring with Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva from 2017 to early 2026.
During this period of heightened anti-NATO rhetoric, Putin has maintained a lavish lifestyle for his children, Vladimir Jr (around seven years old) and Ivan (11), by hiring helpers from Western countries to provide them with a European-oriented education, focusing on languages like English and German. The investigation by Radio Svoboda reveals that the boys are homeschooled with a team of approximately 20 tutors from countries including Britain, Germany, and Austria, leading an isolated existence.
Residing in a luxurious mansion reportedly equipped with an anti-missile defense system, the children do not attend traditional schools or socialize with peers their age. Despite Putin’s past criticism of citizens embracing Western European culture, the boys’ upbringing includes stringent hygiene practices, detailed monitoring of their daily routines, and a ban on certain topics such as LGBT issues and sex education.
Household staff and tutors are generously compensated with $8,000 (£6,000) per month, but are restricted in their teaching subjects and methods. Despite the financial rewards, some insiders describe their experience as akin to being “robots” isolated from the outside world. One English teacher, identified as “Harry A” in the documents, requested a two-month break due to burnout from quarantine living in 2023.
Jane M, a British-Irish tutor, was forbidden from frequenting public places in her free time. The Kremlin has never officially acknowledged Putin’s relationship with Alina Kabaeva or the existence of their children.