Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his desire to live until the age of 97 in order to pass on leadership of the Kremlin to his undisclosed 10-year-old son. This unconventional plan was revealed following a conversation with China’s President Xi Jinping, where they discussed the concept of immortality. Putin and Jinping, both aged 72, pondered the advancements in longevity, with Jinping remarking that at 70 years old, one is still considered youthful in today’s world.
During the conversation, Putin mentioned the potential of continuous organ transplants leading to a reversal in aging, suggesting the possibility of living up to 150 years. Despite their attempts to keep the discussion private, the Chinese authorities attempted to suppress the dialogue.
In a recent online documentary exploring Putin’s succession plans, investigative journalist Ilya Davlyatchin suggested that Putin aims to remain in power until he is nearly 100 while grooming his son Ivan as his successor. Davlyatchin revealed that Putin aspires to live until 97, coinciding with the year 2050 when Ivan would reach the eligible age of 35 to potentially assume the Russian presidency.
Although Ivan’s existence has been confirmed through emerging photographs, the Russian public has not been officially informed about his identity. Even before the conversation with Jinping on immortality, Putin had shown a keen interest in longevity, evident in his directive for Russian scientists to share their research on anti-aging methods and his preference for traditional Siberian practices like bathing in deer blood to extend life.
Political analyst Abbas Gallyamov suggested that Putin’s elder daughters, Maria Vorontsova and Katerinia Tikhonova, are more likely candidates for future leadership roles. Gallyamov highlighted Maria’s background in endocrinology and Katerinia’s involvement in technology development, speculating that they could potentially follow in their father’s footsteps.
Additionally, Gallyamov mentioned potential successors to Putin, including ex-bodyguard Col-Gen Alexei Dyumin and deputy prime minister Denis Manturov, known for their contributions to military advancements. He also pointed towards Boris Kovalchuk, son of Putin’s associate Yury Kovalchuk, and nephew of an anti-aging expert, as a contender for leadership due to his innovative views on genetic research.
As Putin strategizes for the future of Russian leadership, the speculation surrounding his succession plan continues to intrigue observers.