Russian rhythmic gymnastics champion Alina Kabaeva, who is rumored to be Vladimir Putin‘s secret girfriend, has reportedly given birth to the Russian strongman’s first son, a baby boy named Dimitry (future Russian Tsar?). Alina and Vladimir have been rumored to be in a relationship since she decided to retire from competition in 2006.

ReadRussia, one of the many Web sites reporting Putin’s presumed paternity, said, “The most puzzling part of this story is that at press time, not a single major Russian media [outlet] has reported that Kabaeva had a son.”

Vladimir is married to Ludmila Putin with whom he has two daughters. Putin is allegedly planning to divorce his wife to finally marry the beautiful 26 year-old former athlete. Alina was also elected to the Russian Parliament as a candidate of Putin’s political party two years ago.

But one analyst said, “Putin is very careful about his public image. Still, considering Russia’s Muslim population is about 30 million, it might not hurt him politically to have a beautiful, Muslim wife.”

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[link to readrussia.com]