Behind the ambition and geopolitical powerthere is also luxury and personal ambitions, even in health, using their almost omnipresent power, as could be seen in one between the Russian president, Vladimir Putin and the Chinese leader, Xi Jingpingabout longevity and how long they were going to live. But let’s look at something more mundane about Putin, such as his lavish house.
It does not seem to be coincidental, but rather something symbolic and even provocative: his palace is hidden in a cliff in the Occupied Crimea, valued at about 100 million pounds (about 115 million euros)according to .
And from the criticism of luxury or that provocation, to that of corruption: This mansion once again places Vladimir Putin at the center of accusations of illicit enrichment and opaque use of funds.
The property, according to an investigation by the Russian opposition’s team Alexei Navalnynot only stands out for its extreme luxury, but for a disturbing detail: a fully equipped private hospital and a cryochamber for treatments at –110 °C.
A hidden resort in Cape Aya
The palace is located in Cape Ayaat the southern end of the peninsula, on a cliff overlooking the Black Sea. The property includes two main buildings:
- A residence of almost 9,000 square meters.
- And second buildingembedded in the rock under landscaped gardens, of more than 5,000 square meters.
Added to this are a private dock, a artificial white sand beachan exclusive promenade and a helipad built into the upper slope. The entire complex remains hidden from prying eyes, with strong security measures.
Luxury taken to the extreme
According to plans, project documents and internal photographs, the interiors even exceed the level of other residences attributed to Putin, such as the famous Valdai palace in Gelendzhik, also on the Black Sea.
He master bedroom alone occupies about 240 square meterswith a bathroom of more than 50 square meters. The so-called boudoir is “the size of three standard floors.”
The tour culminates in one of the most striking spaces: a completely golden jacuzziwhich is accessed by a staircase and golden handrails, from which you can watch Russian state television.
Researchers estimate that only bathroom accessories—faucets, toilet paper holders, robe hangers—exceed the 100,000 euros per bathroom. Some decorative pieces, in the form of flowers, reach prices equivalent to a small apartment in Russian tourist cities.
Rooms for family… and entourage
The complex has two “royal bedrooms” in separate wings, in addition to rooms intended, according to the investigation, for Alina Kabaeva, a former gymnast and identified for years as Putin’s partner, and two minor children.
There are also quarters for Federal Protective Service personnel, including a permanently assigned lackey. In the basement, a leisure area houses a private cinema for eight people, designed for strictly intimate use.
A private hospital that revives doubts about your health
One of the most striking elements occupies an entire floor: a complete private hospital, a feature that already appears in other residences attributed to the Russian president. It includes general medical consultations, otorhinolaryngology, dental clinic and a fully equipped operating room.
According to the researchers, The equipment comes from high-end German and Finnish manufacturers: ultrasound machines, electrocardiologists, physiotherapy equipment, devices for gastroscopies and colonoscopies, operating tables, respirators, defibrillators and anesthesia machines. All with UV sterilization systems and environmental control.
The presence of this hospital once again fuels speculation about the state of health of Putin, who will turn 73 years old in 2026.
The cryochamber and the obsession with longevity
Here that conversation with Xi Jinping makes even more sense. It is the most revealing symbol, according to the anti-corruption team: the cryochamber installed in the complex. This is a device used for brief exposures to extreme temperatures, supposedly for recovery and rejuvenation purposes.
The activist Maria Pevchikh sums it up: “In our experience, there is only one person who insists on installing these devices in private residences: Vladimir Putin.”
The revelations coincide with public statements by Putin himself, who even speculated on constant organ transplants to extend human life, apart from those comments by the Chinese president. Xi Jinping, who spoke of lives of up to 150 years at the end of the century.
A palace financed like others… and paid with bribes
According to the financial records analyzed, this palace was financed through the same network of that attributed to Putin, like Gelendzhik. The total cost is around 10 billion rubles (about 110.6 million euros).
“The conclusion is clear: that money is a bribe to the president”the report states. The property would be controlled by companies linked to oligarchs related to the Kremlin, who benefited from his rule for decades.
