Putin's Children's Nannies Face Strict Rules, Isolation

Vladimir Putin's children, two sons, spend most of the year at a heavily guarded presidential residence near Lake Valdai, northwest of Moscow. New research reveals that Putin has hired at least 20 foreign nannies and governesses, with a notable number of them being British, to raise his children with his partner Alina Kabaeva.

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The nannies are subjected to very strict rules. Among other things, they are forbidden from discussing topics related to the LGBT population, imposing any religious, political, or ideological beliefs on the children, or discussing sex education without prior employer approval.

According to documents obtained by the investigative unit Systema (part of Radio Free Europe), these nannies are subjected to very strict rules. They are forbidden from discussing topics related to the LGBT population, imposing any religious, political, or ideological beliefs on the children, or discussing sex education without prior employer approval. Their movements are also restricted; one nanny was prohibited from going to public places during her free time, and any necessities had to be ordered in advance for "security processing."

Some nannies have found the isolation and pressure unbearable. British-Irish governess Jane M. (58) had to follow strict guidelines, while another British English teacher, Harry A., requested two months of unpaid leave in 2023 due to "burnout from quarantine life." Employees are required to write daily reports about the children. One report noted a son's fondness for tigers and lions at the Sochi zoo, expressing a desire to take them home. In a November 2018 incident, a nanny received a reprimand for not adequately cleaning the son after he used the toilet.

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Some nannies have found the isolation and pressure unbearable. British-Irish governess Jane M. (58) had to follow strict guidelines, while another British English teacher, Harry A., requested two months of unpaid leave in 2023 due to "burnout from quarantine life."

The basic salary for a governess is around 1,700 pounds per month (approximately 2,000 euros). However, with bonuses and additional payments, some have earned up to 6,000 pounds monthly, significantly exceeding the average salary in Russia. The children have their own cups, a personal chef prepares their meals, and the household includes ponies, rabbits, and a St. Bernard guarded by Kremlin personnel. Despite Putin publicly promoting traditional Russian values and criticizing the West, he utilizes foreign experts, particularly for language education, ensuring his children are fluent in at least two foreign languages. Following the war in Ukraine in 2022, Putin reportedly favors nannies from countries friendly to Russia, such as South Africa, according to the Daily Mail.

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The basic salary for a governess is around 1,700 pounds per month (approximately 2,000 euros). However, with bonuses and additional payments, some have earned up to 6,000 pounds monthly, significantly exceeding the average salary in Russia.