Putin’s ex-gymnast former lover makes lady cry as she goes full ‘dictator’

A former gymnast believed to be Vladimir Putin’s ex-lover was seen making a young girl cry as she went full ‘gym dictator’.

A tough training session led to some strong words from Alina Kabaeva, who won a gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The young gymnast was left in tears in the video, reported by TMZ, the same title who dubbed her a ‘dictator’.

The young student is at the elite gymnastics school Sky Grace Academy in Sochi. Kabaeva told the girl that “indifference” is the “most awful thing” after the girl assured her she wouldn’t make the same mistake again during her routine.

“Don’t do it again,” Kabaeva told the girl, adding “never at all”.

The exchange between the two is eventually concluded with an awkward hug. TMZ also claimed Kabaeva allegedly threatened to send the girl back to Ukraine after she performed badly in a previous incident.

Kabaeva, it has long been claimed despite Kremlin denials, was the lover of the maligned Russian president and is said to have two sons with him. The two boys, a recent report by independent investigative media outlet Dossier Centre said, are constantly guarded by security officers and are doted on by professional trainers, nannies and governesses.

Putin has kept his sons hidden and even refuses to acknowledge his former relationship with Olympic gold-medal winning Kabaeva, 41, who was once described as being “sex mad”.

The Dossier Centre has claimed to have found images of Ivan, Putin’s first son after three daughters – Maria, 39, Katerina, 37 and Luiza, 21. However, they have chosen not to publish them due to “ethical reasons”, while maintaining that the extravagant lifestyle of Putin’s secret children is a matter of legitimate interest.

Recently, a photo was released of the Sky Grace academy with a back to school message from Kabaeva.

It said: “I sincerely congratulate everyone on this wonderful day! September 1 is the beginning of the school year, which will definitely bring you new knowledge, bright discoveries, unforgettable impressions!

“I am very happy that the kids at our Academy have the opportunity to train and develop comprehensively in a creative workshop with an emphasis on English. May this school year bring joy to all students, parents and teachers!”

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