Vladimir Putin's mission to keep his children out of the public eye
Who is Vladimir Putin?
When it comes to family, Vladimir Putin is notoriously private.
The Russian leader rarely talks about his close relationships, and over the years has gone to drastic lengths to shield his immediate relatives from the spotlight.
We know he was married for 30 years to Lyudmila Putina, a former flight attendant with whom he lived in both Russia and East Germany. The pair announced their separation in 2013.
They had two daughters together — Mariya and Katerina — who were both born in Germany and are now in their mid-30s.
But over the years, the Kremlin has fought tooth and nail to keep their private lives a secret — with consequences for those who tried to break through.
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