At Least 24 Relatives of Putin Hold State-Linked Positions, Investigators Reveal
Proekt, an independent Russian investigative journalism project, reported in November that at least 24 relatives of Russian President Vladimir Putin have secured jobs connected to the government. This level of nepotism is said to be unprecedented since the Romanov imperial dynasty ruled over a century ago.
The report highlights that the third generation of Putin’s family, including his grandnephews, has joined government roles after the president himself and the second generation, which includes his children and nephews.
Family Members in Government Roles
- Relatives with state-linked jobs come from diverse branches of Putin's family, including those tied to his former wife Lyudmila Putina and his three alleged partners: Alina Kabayeva, Svetlana Krivonogikh, and Alisa Kharcheva.
- Putin’s daughters, Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova, also hold positions connected to the government.
Positions Held by Putin's Relatives
The roles held by Putin’s relatives range across various high-profile state institutions, such as:
- Minister and deputy minister positions
- Jobs at Gazprom, the state gas giant
- Positions at Rusgidro, the state hydropower monopoly
- Roles within Dialog, a state propaganda outlet
- Positions at Sberbank, a state-controlled bank
- Jobs at Russian Railways, a state-owned company
"This is a record for nepotism since the country was ruled by the Romanov imperial dynasty a century ago."
Additional Notes
Hungary and Russia are reportedly planning to sign a "significant nuclear cooperation agreement," according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.
Author's summary: Investigations reveal a deep-rooted nepotism in Putin's circle, with at least 24 family members holding influential state-linked positions across key Russian institutions.