Inside Vladimir Putin's world of bunkers, body doubles and growing paranoia

North America Health Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:17:15 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

There are few who can claim to know Vladimir Putin.
As Russians go to the polls this weekend, those who have experienced the president at close range describe his power, and growing paranoia.
The area around Valdai is straight out of a fairytale.

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There are few who can claim to know Vladimir Putin.
As Russians go to the polls this weekend, those who have experienced the president at close range describe his power, and growing paranoia.
The area around Valdai is straight out of a fairytale.

Sources: Abc