Alina Kabaeva

Alina Kabaeva is a former Soviet gymnast turned Russian bureaucrat, but that's not the reason the Internet is suddenly facinated with the flexible brunette. She is rumored to have given birth to Vladimir Putin's love child. Kabaeva recently gave birth to a young boy, Dmitry. She has been named as Putin's girlfriend since at least 2006, and was elected to the Duma, the Russian parliament, in 2007. Reporting on the matter can be difficult in Russia. Last year, a Russian newspaper, the...Read Full Story

Alina Kabaeva, Vladimir Putin, Marriage, Photos and Videos Alina Kabaeva Photos Gallery [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] t has talk of the town in Russia for more than a year now when Aleksandr Lebedev, the billionaire owner of Moskovsky Korrespondent, revealed some facts or fueled the rumors that Alina Kabaeva has given a birth to the Putin’s Son. Now...Read Full Story

Alina Kabaeva Vladimir Putin Marriage Photos and Videos It has talk of the town in Russia for more than a year now when Aleksandr Lebedev, the billionaire owner of Moskovsky Korrespondent, revealed some facts or fueled the rumors that Alina Kabaeva has given a birth to the Putin’s Son. Now, the latest buzz says that Vladimir Putin has divorced his wife Ludmilla and all set to enter in the wed lock with perhaps the most prettiest athlete now turned MP Alina Kabaeva. A Russian website alleged...Read Full Story

And she may be a libertarian-conservative?by Clifford F. ThiesMaria Kozhevnikova, 27, who appeared on the cover of Russian Playboy in 2009, was elected to the Duma, Russia's Parliament, in that country's recent election. She was elected as a member of Vladimir Putin's United Russia party. Miss Kozhevnikova is a singer and dancer, who got into politics when she was unable to find a job or afford an apartment, when she finished college.From Business Insider:Maria Kozhevnikova, a Russian actress...Read Full Story

Maria Kozhevnikova, a 27-year-old Playboy Playmate has been chosen as one of Vladimir Putin’s MPs in the Russian parliament. Daughter of a former Soviet ice hockey player, Kozhevnikova posed for the Russian edition of the famous men’s magazine two years ago. Kozhenvnikova, who does roles in Russan TV serials, has also been romantically linked with Putin – but both sides have denied the claims. Maria Kozhevnikova posed n-u-d-e for the Russian edition of the magazine two years ago soon after...Read Full Story

The World Turned Upside DownReport from Russian TV, "Multi-culturalism has failed" Jan. 23 (via IVE):Multiculturalism “elevates the (idea of the) ‘right of minorities to be different’ to the absolute and, at the same time, insufficiently balances this right with civil, behavioral, and cultural obligations in regard to the indigenous population and society as a whole,” Putin argues.What multiculturalism is leading to in many countries, according to the Prime Minister, is the formation of...Read Full Story

Under the leadership of renowned rhythmic gymnastics coach Irina Viner, Russia swept the board at the world championships with a domination reminiscent of the Soviet era.In contrast to the disappointment over Russia's poor performance in the Winter Olympics and its failure to make the World Cup finals, the rhythmic gymnastics squad clinched eight gold, five silver and one bronze.The championships cemented the reputation of Viner, who has coached numerous Olympic, world and European champions...Read Full Story

Alina Kabaeva Alina Kabaeva – rhythmic gymnast turned Vladimir Putin’s alleged mistress turned member of the Russian parliament – graces the cover of Vogue Russia January 2011 issue. Kabaeva, 27 years old, is one of the most successful rhythmic gymnasts in world, holding two Olympic medals and over 30 other various championship medals, is dubbed “Golden Girl” by the Russian Vogue. She has since retired and after unproven allegations that she and Putin were in love and were getting married...Read Full Story

The relationship of Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva has been the most happening talk of Russia since last year, it all started when Aleksandr Lebedev, the billionaire businessman and the owner of Novaya Gazeta (an influential Russian national weekly newspaper), reported that Alina Kabaeva has given birth to Putin’s baby, they also reported Putin and her having dinner and kissing each other in public places many a times. We have also heard about Putin leaving his wife and marrying Alina but...Read Full Story

Russian gymnasts dominated the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships held in Moscow this past week, earning an impressive 8 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and one bronze. It was the first time Russia hosted the finals in the event’s thirty-year history. Renowned coach Irina Viner was pleased by the girls’ performance, but is always looking for ways to improve. "Of course we're happy with the results," she said. "We missed only one gold in the group competitions. But, I believe, we will make...Read Full Story