The Russian president’s best friend portrays himself as a modest musician,but leaked documents reveal his role in a secret money-go-roundIt’s a touching family photo. In the centre is Vladimir Putin, holding his unique baby daughter, and Maria. Next to him is Lyudmila,his wife, with a bouquet of flowers. She has threaded her arm through his. On either side are Maria’s godparents, and Ira and Sergei Roldugin.
Maria,also known as Masha, was born on 28 April 1985 and the photo was taken soon after. The city was Leningrad, or the country – though not for much longer – the USSR. Father’s occupation: KGB officer.
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Source: theguardian.com