As new reports suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured top jobs for members of his inner circle - including his lovers - the Mirror takes a look at the lonely life of his 'Golden Girl', Alina Kabaeva

While an official confirmation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Alina Kabaeva's romance has never been made, it's widely believed they've been together since at least 2008. And an intriguing new report suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin gave out top jobs in the Russian government and state-run companies to at least 20 members of his inner circle, including his former lovers.

Although he is one of the world's most recognised figures, Putin is notoriously private about his personal life, particularly when it comes to his rumoured 'Golden Girl' Alina. The 73

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