A new report by Russian opposition leaders accuses President Vladimir Putin of enjoying a lifestyle that "can be compared to that of a Persian Gulf monarch or a flamboyant oligarch."
Putin's Bling
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An estate west of Moscow, Novo-Ogaryovo was recognized as an official presidential estate in 2000. It had been a vacation retreat for Soviet leaders and was mostly unused in the 1990s.
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Close to St. Petersburg, the Constantine Palace in Strelna was originally built for Peter the Great as a summer residence.
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Another of Putin's residences is his Black Sea home of Bocharov Ruchei near the resort of Sochi.
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Putin on board one of his presidential planes. According to the report, he has 43 airplanes at his disposal.
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This IL-96-300 passenger airplane was turned over to Putin's presidential air detachment.
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Putin reportedly has 15 helicopters at his disposal. His aircraft alone are worth $1 billion.
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The president also has the use of a fleet of luxury cars.
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In 2011, Russia bought the super-yacht "Sirius" for $40 million.
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The floating pleasure palace has a Jacuzzi for six, sun-bathing areas, a gym, a cinema, and an alfresco dining area for 14 with barbecue and bar.
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Putin reportedly has a large collection of luxury watches, including some made by the Swiss watchmaker Blancpain. His collection is reputed to be worth nearly $700,000.
