Nannies for Putin and Kabaeva's children faced unusual contract demand
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Foreign nannies hired to care for Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva's children reportedly cost hundreds of thousands of euros annually.
- These nannies came from various countries including Germany, the UK, New Zealand, Austria, Ireland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and South Africa.
- Contracts for these nannies allegedly included a clause prohibiting discussions about LGBT topics with the children.
The governesses hired to care for the children of Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva reportedly incurred annual costs in the hundreds of thousands of euros. These caregivers were recruited from a diverse range of countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Austria, Ireland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and South Africa.
According to a study by the project "Sistema," the employment contracts for these foreign nannies allegedly contained a specific clause. This clause stipulated that the nannies were prohibited from discussing topics related to LGBT issues with the children under their care.
The high cost associated with these international caregivers underscores the significant resources reportedly allocated to the upbringing of Putin and Kabaeva's children. The recruitment from multiple countries suggests an effort to provide a broad range of educational and caregiving experiences.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.