Alina Kabaeva: Who Is Putin's Rumoured Girlfriend?

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Alina Kabaeva is a Russian politician and former Olympic rhythmic gymnast who is 38 years old.

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She is said to be in a secret relationship with Vladimir Putin, with whom she is said to have two children.

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She made a rare public appearance at an event

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that featured dancers dressed in World War II uniforms and the sign Z.

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Katarina Kabaeva was one of six Russian torchbearers who carried

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the Olympic flame during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics,

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which was very controversial at the time owing to her claimed relationship with President Vladimir Putin.

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She served in the Russian parliament, the State Duma, as a member of the United Russia party from 2007 until 2014.

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also,

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