Putin’s alleged “secret daughter”, Elizaveta Krivonogikh (Luiza Rozova), reportedly working at anti-war art galleries in Paris.

PARIS, FRANCE – In a development that has ignited fresh debate and scrutiny, Elizaveta Krivonogikh, widely speculated to be the “secret daughter” of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is reportedly working at two Paris-based art galleries known for showcasing anti-war artists, including those critical of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The revelation, initially brought to light by Russian writer and artist Nastya Rodionova, has sent ripples through both the art world and the exiled Russian and Ukrainian communities in the French capital.

Krivonogikh, also known by the names Luiza Rozova and Elizaveta Rudnova, is said to be employed in a managerial or curatorial capacity at L Galerie and Studio Albatros.² Both venues, operating under the umbrella of “L’association“, have a reputation for exhibiting contemporary art with strong political and anti-war messages. This reported employment places a figure allegedly connected to the Kremlin elite directly within a cultural space actively opposing the very policies of the Russian state.⁴

The 22-year-old Krivonogikh’s rumoured paternity has long been a subject of intense media speculation, fueled by investigative reports suggesting a past relationship between President Putin and Svetlana Krivonogikh, Elizaveta’s mother, who reportedly amassed considerable wealth after the alleged affair. While the Kremlin has consistently dismissed these claims, the physical resemblance between Elizaveta and the Russian president has been noted by many.

Nastya Rodionova, a Russian artist living in exile in France, revealed the alleged employment in a Facebook post, expressing her discomfort with the situation.⁵ “I believe in the presumption of innocence, that children are not responsible for the crimes of their parents,” Rodionova wrote, “But in the midst of a war, a person from the family of the regime’s beneficiaries coming into contact with its victims is unacceptable.”⁶⁷

Dmitry Dolinsky, director of L’association, confirmed to media outlets that an “Elizaveta Rudnova” is indeed employed at the galleries.⁸ While stating he does not inquire about employees’ family backgrounds, he acknowledged that she “looks like Putin’s daughter” and is undertaking an internship as part of her studies in arts and cultural management in Paris. He also stressed that Rudnova has not lived in Russia for several years and has not expressed support for the Russian government’s policies or the war.⁹

However, the news has caused unease among some exiled Russian dissidents and Ukrainian artists who have sought refuge in Paris.¹⁰ For those who have directly suffered from the conflict, the presence of someone potentially linked to the Russian leadership in an anti-war art space presents a complex ethical dilemma. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between individual responsibility and the perceived association with powerful, controversial figures.

Elizaveta Krivonogikh reportedly graduated in 2024 from ICART, a Paris-based school specializing in arts and cultural management. Her previous public presence, including social media activities as “Luiza Rozova,” largely ceased after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, though some past posts hinted at anti-war sentiment.

This latest revelation ensures that the private life of Vladimir Putin, usually shrouded in intense secrecy, will once again become a focus of international media attention, prompting further questions about the intersection of power, privilege, and the personal lives of those connected to global political events.

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