As of: January 30, 2024, 2:38 p.m
By: Vincent Fischer
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Split
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly owns several residences.
One of them is said to be near the Finnish border.
There is a video of the area.
Moscow – Vladimir Putin is one of the richest people in Europe.
The Russian president is said to own, among other things, airplanes, yachts and helicopters.
Luxury properties are also said to be part of his portfolio, such as “Putin's Palace”, which is believed to be on the Black Sea.
The investigative medium Dossier Center,
run by Russian opposition figures and ex-oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky,
has now published a video that is said to show another secret residence near the border with Finland.
Drone footage is said to show Putin's luxurious secret residence near the border with Finland
“The most detailed video ever made of Putin’s residences,” according to
Dossier Center
.
The drone footage shows a luxurious property that is said to be located in the Republic of Karelia in northwestern Russia.
Only 30 kilometers separate it from the border with NATO member Finland.
The property was first reported on in 2016, but there have only been a few pictures so far.
According to locals, Putin is expected to visit the property at least once a year.
According to the report, friends of his began construction over ten years ago.
The only way to get to the property is by boat, plane or helicopter.
According to the video, it should cover an area of almost four square kilometers.
A residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin is said to be located near the border with Finland.
According to a report, the property will cover an area of four square kilometers.
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With its own defense system: Putin's secret residence is guarded around the clock
The property therefore consists of three main buildings spread around the bay, all decadent villas in a modern style.
Officially they are only called “fishing hut”, “barn” and “garden house”.
For Putin's visit, the area is largely cordoned off and guarded by employees of the Russian security service FSO.
The
Dossier Center
also suspects that a defense system could protect the residence in an emergency.
It is said to be located under a hill in the area.
The property is hermetically sealed and strictly monitored.
There could be a defense system under the hill, the report said.
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The property also includes two helipads and yacht docks.
Other highlights include a private brewery and a tea room.
A pavilion was also built that offers a clear view of a waterfall.
This also belongs to the property.
For culinary supplies, there is a trout farm and cows that are used to produce beef.
The area should actually have been part of the Ladoga Archipelago National Park.
But the area of the residence was
excluded from protected areas, according to the
Dossier Center .
(vfi)