Putin’s youngest daughter is secretly living as a DJ in Paris
Luiza Rozova is said to be the daughter of an alleged affair
Vladimir Putin’s “secret” third daughter Elizaveta Krivonogikh is reportedly living under an alias in Paris where she works as a DJ, per a new investigation.
According to an investigation by Ukrainian TV station TSN, 21-year-old Krivonogikh is believed to live under the pseudonym Luiza Rozova, a former student and working both in fashion and as a DJ.
She also reportedly uses the name Elizaveta Olegovna Rudnova, presenting herself as the daughter of Oleg Rudnov, a former media manager and friend of Putin, who died in 2015.
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TSN reported that Krivonogikh is thought to be the daughter of an affair Putin had while married to Lyudmila Putina. The woman is suspected to be Svetlana Krivonogikh, a former cleaner who is now one of the richest women in Russia, The Telegraph reports.
A 2021 article from The Moscow Times reported that Krivonogikh, under the alias Luiza Rozova, performed a DJ set at Moscow bar and nightlife spot Rovesnik.
The bar reportedly has a “progressive” stance and has previously hosted exhibitions on feminism, a lecture supporting the victims of domestic violence, and contributed proceeds to human rights activists and protestors in Russia.
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The Moscow Times reported that, in March 2021, Krivonogikh arrived at the venue where she performed a DJ set, before leaving in a taxi shortly after.
The Russian media outlet also reported that Krivonogikh’s Instagram – which is currently hidden from public view – shows her “having fun with friends, going out dancing, and listening to music”.
Gemma Ross is Mixmag's Assistant Editor, follow her on Twitter