Whispers of a dynasty: Putin allegedly prepares his hidden heir for leadership

In the shadowy corridors of Russian power, whispers have emerged that President Vladimir Putin is setting the stage for a succession saga that reads more like a medieval tale than modern politics. Claims have surfaced suggesting the Russian leader is not just planning to stay in the Kremlin until his boots wear out but is grooming a secret heir, a son named Ivan, to inherit the vast empire.

The intrigue deepens with reports that Putin, at the age of 71, is contemplating a radical shake-up of Russia’s constitution to pave the way for his progeny, believed to be fathered with Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, to ascend to power as early as 21 years old. This move would require a drastic lowering of the age threshold for presidential eligibility, currently set at 35.

Mark Feigin, a Russian lawyer with a history of taking on the Kremlin, has thrown the spotlight on this cloak-and-dagger narrative. He alleges that Putin and Kabaeva have two sons, Ivan and Vladimir, with the elder boy being primed for the presidency. The plot thickens with the recent mysterious death of Swiss-based doctor Natalia Thiebaud Kondratieva, who is said to have assisted in the births, casting a shadow over the saga.

Feigin’s claims, aired on a popular YouTube show, paint a picture of Putin desiring a “dynastic transfer of power” within Russia’s tightly wound totalitarian system. He speculates that Putin’s elder daughters from his first marriage, Maria and Katerina, will also be thrust into the political limelight, potentially taking up significant ministerial roles post-election.

The narrative weaves through the fabric of Russian sexism, suggesting the country’s political landscape might not readily accept a female leader, thereby heightening the importance of a male heir. Feigin muses that Putin’s ultimate plan involves a regency of sorts, possibly led by his daughters, until his son can legally and legitimately claim the throne.

With Russia’s political future hanging in the balance, and Putin’s grip on power seemingly as strong as ever, the world watches with bated breath. Could the Kremlin really be plotting a royal-style succession, or is this the stuff of political fantasy? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: in the Game of Thrones, Russian-style, the stakes are as high as the intrigue.