Who is Elizaveta Krivonogikh's mother Svetlana Krivonogikh? Here's all about Putin's mysterious former housekeeper
Who is Elizaveta Krivonogikh?
Elizaveta Krivonogikh, a 22-year-old art graduate residing in Paris, has sparked speculations about her rumoured parentage. Her dramatic shift from a private jet-setting heiress to a vocal dissident artist has captured significant attention in Russian and global media.
She is now based in Paris; she openly supports Ukraine and engages in anti-war art projects. Her renewed presence on social media and activism marks the most visible public stance from someone closely connected to the Russian president, representing a notable personal and political rupture with potential symbolic impact.
Putin's mistress and the mother of his third daughter has not yet fallen under US sanctions 🤬#Putin's former girlfriend, Svetlana Krivonogikh, is a shareholder in Bank Rossiya and the National Media Group, which consistently promotes the invasion of #Ukraine. Krivonogikh… pic.twitter.com/sZ6W8Xu9eP
A look at Putin's rumoured daughter and the secret behind their relationship
Krivonogikh was born in 2003 and is believed to be the result of an affair between Vladimir Putin and Svetlana Krivonogikh, a former housekeeper. In 2020, the investigation group exposed this connection, pointing to Elizaveta's striking resemblance to Putin and her mother's unexplained wealth, reported ToI.
Elizaveta, earlier known as Luiza Rozova, gained massive attention on Instagram for flaunting a lavish lifestyle that included designer fashion, exclusive nightclubs, and private jet travel. However, she vanished from social media around the time Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Who is Svetlana Krivonogikh?
According to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), Svetlana Krivonogikh was once a cleaner from St Petersburg. The 50-year-old woman is believed to have had a secret, long-term romantic relationship with the Russian president.
As per the report of the 2020 investigation conducted by the Russian outlet, Proekt, it was noted that their relationship started in the 1990s, prior to Putin's presidency, and it continued into the early 2000s. In 2003, she gave birth to a daughter, with no father listed on official documents.
Later, Proekt claimed the child is Putin's, though the Kremlin has dismissed the report as 'unfounded'. Svetlana grew up in a modest communal apartment in Leningrad and initially worked as a store cleaner after high school.
Inside the net worth of Svetlana Krivonogikh and Elizaveta Krivonogikh
Svetlana Krivonogikh is extremely wealthy today, as per Proekt. The investigation revealed she owns real estate worth at least $14.5 million (Rs 120.64 crore) and shares assets with individuals from Putin's inner circle. Notably, she holds a 3 per cent stake in Bank Rossiya, linked to Putin's close ally Yuri Kovalchuk, and co-owns the Igora ski resort in Sochi with him.
On the other hand, Elizaveta Krivonogikh became a shareholder in Bank Rossiya, and by 2020, her net worth was estimated to be around $100 million (Rs 878.33 crore).
FAQs
Q. Who is the father of Elizaveta Krivonogikh?
An investigation by Proekt Media published in November 2020 alleged that Elizaveta's father is Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Q. What is Svetlana Krivonogikh's net worth?
Notably, she holds a 3 per cent stake in Bank Rossiya, linked to Putin's close ally Yuri Kovalchuk, and co-owns the Igora ski resort in Sochi with him.
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