How Vladimir Putin Secretly Travels

luxurious cars private jets and much more are what people of High Caliber travel with but for someone like Vladimir Putin all these aren't enough for his traps the president loves to travel secretly without any trace and has equipped himself with the most unique and secured Automobiles and vessels you can ever think of from bulletproof cars to armored trains let's take a look at how he keeps his travel life discreet aircraft collection starting off with his aircraft collection when traveling by air he has four aircraft at his disposal but there is a special one that he frequently uses which is called the Russian presidential aircraft the aircraft is operated by one of the oldest and largest air carriers in the Russian Federation Russia Airlines the airline is the official carrier of zenith Saint Petersburg football club since Putin frequently Travels by air it is expected that he enjoys Comfort while traveling in style that's why it is not surprising that his special aircraft the Aleutian il-96 300pu is said to be worth approximately 500 million dollars if you are wondering what the Pu that ends the name of the aircraft stands for it stands for command point in Russian the aircraft is a four-engined long-range wide-body aircraft with tremendous capabilities some may even say that it is a highly modified illusion il-96 it's not like anyone was expecting Putin to ride a regular aircraft but the extensive modifications that were made to make sure the aircraft delivers in style and also doesn't compromise the president's safety we'll leave you speechless the modifications include advanced communication systems and enhanced security that delivers laser anti-missile protection some of the other security measures that have been put in place are the 68 Fighters that are covered by the Russian Aerospace forces special Squad it also has its own jamming and disorienting Radars and an anti-aircraft defense system there is also a coating that makes it less visible to radar just just in case anyone wants to try some funny business even after all these installations they still take their security one step further by preparing all four aircraft the president has at his disposal and at the point of takeoff that's when the president decides on which aircraft he will be flying the remaining three then follow as reserves for the president and act as decoys talk about tight security this aircraft has also been referred to as the flying Kremlin over time it is what Air Force One means to the American president the exterior of the aircraft stands out among others and you can easily recognize it because it is customized with the coat of arms of Russia or the presidential standard on the impenach of course the interior of the aircraft won't fall short on standard quality Comfort or style the interior received special attention from the president himself as he had personally inspected it during his tenure as the country's prime minister the interior of the aircraft is said to be inspired by Russian Art which I'm sure would give it a classic feel not only that but the amenities in the air craft make the president feel at home away from home the flying Kremlin has a master bedroom that provides the utmost comfort for the president the betting is king sized and the room is fitted with exquisite Furnishings that's far from all it also has a gold-plated toilet and most of the Interiors on board also have gold trim on them I'm guessing it's impossible to separate the Elites from their love of gold the aircraft is so spacious and it has amenities like a gym which is not surprising since the president is said to be a big fan of exercising the flying Kremlin has a kitchen and a conference room he sure doesn't joke with his meetings the conference room is equipped with the leather chairs of high quality that provide comfort and there is also Gold's trim attached to the chairs I'm sure they went through all this stress to make his meetings worth it among many other amenities for his air Journeys private jets are not the only mode of transportation available to him he also uses helicopters you know helicopters are flexible and can be used to visit terrain that can't house aircraft the helicopter collection he has access to includes a series of mi8 mtprs the helicopter is a medium twin turbine helicopter originally designed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968. it is now produced in Russia so it isn't surprising that there are several to the president's disposal the mi8 mtpr is one of the most produced helicopters in the world and has the capacity to accommodate three crew members the pilot co-pilot and flight engineer it can also hold up to 24 passengers or 12 stretchars and seat one medical attendant or 4000 kilograms on internal external hardpoints it has a maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour at a cruising speed of 240 kilometers per hour some of the ammunition that can be found aboard the helicopter is ammunition for 57 millimeter S5 Rockets 6 UV 3257 rocket pods 250 kilogram bombs or four at2 swatter atgms armed export version fitted with six launch rails to carry and fire malukta missiles some of them owned by Putin and the country were shot down in an incident that occurred in 2023 the president was said to have lost six of his mi8 mtprs and a plane during this incident Putin's Air Force is said to hold the largest number of airplanes and helicopters totaling 68 and 64 respectively for someone of his caliber traveling in style isn't limited to his aircraft on land he has an extensive motorcade he can rely on which brings us to his car collection one thing that I know is constant in all his choices is his Exquisite taste it is little wonder that he has a couple of interesting cars in his garage one of these standouts in his collection is the presidential state car also known as the arus sanat the limousine was specially designed by Nami and they went all out to equip the car with many defensive and offensive measures and also life-saving measures that align with the standards of the Federal Protective Service Putin is said to have been close involved in the limos development test driving some of the prototypes the company's intent was to start a minivan SUV and smaller sedan using the big vehicles engineering as a foundation a total of 5 000 units would be produced for each of these variations the majority would go to Russian security agencies and government offices because I mean it is only rational for the presidential Convoy to include such cars a few would also reportedly be available to ultra wealthy Russian consumers which is expected considering the price tag on the car looking at the civilian version of the sanat the presidential car would cost thousands of dollars the civilian version was said to be going for approximately three hundred thousand dollars which is expected since the likes of Porsche and Bosch engineering are reported to have been involved with the development of the engine of course the presidential car would be tailored to meet some specifications his own model can withstand a sniper fire and chemical gas attacks and is also equipped with communication systems making it a command center on Wheel it is equipped with armored walls night vision cameras and auto tightening seat belts fancy and safe the presidential car is bulletproof and bomb drove providing the president with the utmost security it has also been tailored to provide comfort for Putin it has leather seats that seem very comfortable and the car also has a wide door that makes getting in and out of the car very easy in the back two of the four seats are retractable and for added Security even when the window coverings are drawn and passengers can still view real-time CCTV footage of what is happening outside the car on internal screens additionally the back of the vehicle has an emergency exit I think he trusts in the security of this car so much that even when he is traveling outside the country the car goes with him as well during his visit to kaser al-watan he was seen arriving in his limo having looked at Putin's presidential car you can see the taste of the person we are dealing with so the next rare series of cars you'll be seeing won't catch you by surprise although he gets driven most of the time there are times when he just takes one of his unique rides for a spin first on the list is his zaz 968 this car has lots of sentimental value to him it was a gift from his mother after she won it in a lottery the car was also the first car he ever rode unfortunately he had to let go of it sometime but he was reunited with it after he was capable of making that happen the car has also seen the likes of President Bush take a tour of that the next on the list is the gaz-21 this car is a Soviet car just like the Zac 968 in 2005 he purchased this rare machine and not long after precisely in 2006 at the meeting between Bush and Putin Bush rode in this car with Putin's guidance of course another car that can be seen in his garage is the Lara Niva 4x4 the Lata Neva has a price tag of twenty five thousand dollars he is said to have purchased the car in 2009 despite the financial crisis in order to support domestic automakers he speaks highly of the car and has said that it is 100 capable of of passing where a Mercedes can't funnily enough his next car in his collection is the Mercedes ML despite favoring domestically produced Vehicles Putin rarely rejects the opportunity to test drive a foreign vehicle I'm guessing he is also a fan of German cars saying that he has one and that his previous presidential car was a Mercedes the cost of this German machine is said to be about a forty six thousand dollars next on the list is the yo mobile prototype which is probably the cheapest car ever sold the car was given to the Russian government for one Euro although the car never saw the light of day it was a planned series type hybrid electric car that Putin got to take a ride in before it was scrapped who knows one may be parked in his garage the next car in his collection is the Lara Vesta sedan the russian-built car is said to cost around eleven thousand dollars at the time of its purchase he took a spin in the ride to get a feel for how it moves after which he said it was a very good car with good throttle response it's safe to say he was in impressed with that the very rare gazelle limousine is the next on the list the car is estimated to cost 160 thousand dollars and as only one of them was ever made the price is understandable this was specifically made for the Russian president the model was produced by two divisions the depot zil and the Amo Cil apart from all these cars there are also the likes of the Formula One car that he has taken a spin in and let's just say he wasn't so pleased with the space in the race car he compared the space with that of his first car the Zac 968 saying even in my zapore sets I had more space we've explored the vehicles he uses to travel it is only right to check out some of his means of transportation on water and even underwater Yes you heard that right yacht collection not that you were expecting anything less but his collection is exquisite and provides comfort in style for starters he has been linked with different Yachts for one he is said to be the owner of the yacht gracefull the yacht which is presently known as satka or killer whale in English has a length of 81.5 meters and can accommodate 12 guests in its six Suites comprising two VIP cabins one master suite three doubles and two Pullmans also it has the capacity to accommodate a crew of 25 people just like the aircraft this also has Exquisite finishing that befits a king the interior of the yacht oozes so much class almost as though Simplicity and elegance were in mind when creating that since it is for his Excellency it isn't surprising that it has amenities such as a helipad a beauty salon an elevator a gym air conditioning a guest elevator and of course the most interesting part the swimming pool the swimming pool switches up its look and can transform into a theater and dance floor it is no wonder that the art cost a whopping 119 million dollars the killer whale isn't the only yacht he has access to he has the Chaka at his disposal which is considered a property of the Russian government unlike his personal one the killer whale Putin has also have been linked to the 459-foot shaherazade which cost a whopping 507 million dollars the art is one of the longest yachts in the world she is sad to be in the name of oil and gas billionaire Edward kudanatov but it's believed to be a front and belonged to the president the art features a gym a gym deck and gold plated bathroom fix jars the art comprises six levels the main deck contains Six Guest cabins a grand dining room and a spa that has a Turkish bath Asana a cryotherapy chamber and a hydro massage realm the upper deck has two VIP Suites one of which includes a piano player the owner's deck has his and her suites with separate bathrooms walk-in closets study areas and dressing rooms there are a total of 22 cabins capable of accommodating 40 guests and a total crew of 94. although it does have an indoor swimming pool with a retractable floor that can be used as a dance floor that sounds familiar right there are no outdoor swimming pools which are typically found found on Yachts of this size and were reportedly excluded for privacy reasons although she didn't go home with the award she was nominated for the yacht of the year at the world yacht trophies in 2020. he has also been linked to the 22 million 187-foot Olympia the art can accommodate 10 guests in her five cabins comprising one master three doubles and one twin also it has the capacity to accommodate a crew of 16 people other parts of the yacht have been furnished elegantly the 17 million dollar 151-foot Celeste has also been linked to him in the world rankings for largest Yachts the super yacht Celeste is listed at number 1382. the yacht has six staterooms that are nicely furnished with exquisite Furniture it also has a luxurious main Saloon and a swimming pool every corner you turn on this yacht has been tailored to provide comfort for her guests from the comfortable leather chairs to the nicely equipped bathrooms everything just has a Touch of Class to it the art has a Jacuzzi beside one of its many dining rooms at the top and lastly among his many Yachts is the 105 foot Nega may be accommodated in five Suites on the super yacht without discomfort the five Suites include one master three doubles and one twin she is also capable of carrying up to five crew members on board to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience according to vessel's Value his Fleet of yahtz is said to be worth at least 680 million dollars his mode of transportation on water is not limited to Yachts there are other assets of the presidential Affairs Administration that he has access to this includes two boats three ships and one sailing catamaran even if he has to go underwater he is covered as he has access to a path Escape that belongs to the Russian geographical Society he has been seen using one of the miniature submarines before on a visit to 83 meters underwater to see the Shipwreck of a sunken Byzantine ship in the Black Sea despite all the security enhancements that have been placed in his automobiles vessels Etc it will be surprising that there are more measures that are being used to keep the president safe well if you are the president there is no such thing as too much security for his trips within the country he uses some of the options of transportation we have already talked about but let's delve in to see how he Maneuvers his way within the country without compromising on his safety and comfort armored train I'm sure you were wondering why someone who has no shortage of vehicles helicopters and the like would settle for a train there is just one answer security the Russian dictator started using the Train on a regular basis in the second half of 2021 when the Russian army started preparing to invade Ukraine the train was originally given the go-ahead by the Russian president back in 2014-2015 the company that owns the train belongs to Yuri kovalchuk's nephew Kovalchuk is a close friend of the Russian president and the largest shareholder of Rosia Bank his organizations are in charge of Putin's Palace in the vicinity of galensac the Russian president has been extra conscious of his safety since the outbreak of the war and he hasn't taken any chances at all before now maybe his bulletproof and bomb-proof cars and jets would have sufficed but now the stakes are much higher I mean an aircraft can still be shot to the ground so when he is on Route within his country he mostly uses his bulletproof train the bulletproof train has advanced communication technology that allows him to stay in touch with his armed forces the train has been said to be built to accommodate amenities that give him Comfort among them are a car that has a private bedroom for his naps another car that has some sort of conference room that accommodates him and his guests when there is a need to have meetings not just that it has a car for accompanying personnel and a car for special Communications so he can enjoy seamless communication with those in the outside world the exterior of the train is said to be similar to a regular train as it is painted in red and gray as well even though it is said to be similar to regular trains it still has some distinctive features the axles for one are are said to be sex instead of the regular four and there are several locomotives instead of just one the price of one locomotive can go as high as 6 million dollars well no amount is too much for his safe day the train also has special equipment placed on the roof which is some sort of communication radio antenna the antennas have special covers to hide them from prying eyes the train is very convenient for him because all of his residences are linked by railway lines and two of his residences which he regularly goes to are located on the Black Sea Coast the Black Sea Coast area has been a no-go area for flights for a while due to the ongoing War stations have also been built to cut down on his flying time many of the train stations that were constructed were done in secret as the main aim was to provide the president with Ultimate Security sources also claim that there is a guarded railway station that has a helicopter landing pad not far from Putin's house in Valdez the secret Railway is said to have been built in 2019 at another special Railway platform was also built in 2016 this special Railway that is close to his residence in the Black Sea Resort is said to be separated from other railway tracks by a high fans one of the reasons he is sticking to his train more is because of its enhanced security offerings the train has been modified and is now equipped with extra security which makes it difficult to track a train because there are no services for tracking passenger trains in real time the speed of the armored train has also been modified unlike other trains this train goes at a very high speed without unnecessary stops with all the modifications and amenities this train offers it is not surprising that it cost a whopping 13.5 million dollars when he is not on Route on his train he is likely going to be using any of his luxurious cars but most likely the arus sanat and also because of who he is he has a special road that has been dedicated for his movement because you see Moscow can be a very busy place and in order for him to not be stuck in gridlock it was created the road which is known as the special Highway links the Kremlin with president of Vladimir V Putin's residence in the Pine Woods 14 miles outside of Moscow which is convenient for him of course however there is another noteworthy aspect of the road that passes through kutisovsky and Novi arbat Avenues this multiple Lane Highway in Russia is unlike most others in that it lacks safety barriers to separate traffic lanes and deter pedestrians from using the road although the armored train isn't something every leader is familiar with he won't be the first president to use at the North Korean president also uses rail as his major means of transportation the use of trains by Russian presidents dates back many years during the Russian Civil War communist leader Leon Trotsky traveled in an armored train with a telegraph library and printing press he is probably following in their footsteps protective measures other than his armored train automobiles aircraft and the like Putin still goes the extra mile to make sure his safety is assured the Russian president is said to protect himself from would-be assassins and coup plotters using a variety of methods including bodyguards with bulletproof briefcases and Powerful pistols lookalike stand-ins and even food tasters the president appears to be obsessed with both his security and his health protecting himself from assassins and avoiding covid-19 at all costs as evidenced by the lengths he has gone to he is surrounded by specially selected bodyguards who call themselves his Musketeers the Musketeers are a unique division of the Federal Protective Service of Russia also known as the FSR which dates back to 1881 poten's bodyguards are hand selected for traits like operational psychology physical toughness and the capacity to endure cold and not perspire in hot conditions they are said to carry nine millimeter sr1 Vector Pistols made in Russia that are loaded with bullets that can penetrate armor as well as specialized briefcases that protect Putin since beginning his invasion of Ukraine Putin has been careful when traveling abroad Iran was the only country he had ever traveled to outside the Commonwealth of independent states a post-soviet union but the Russian leader had already curtailed his travels before The Invasion particularly during the covid-19 pandemic since the pandemic he has only made one trip to the west to Geneva in 2021 where he met with Joe Biden the president of the United States but when he is set to leave the country for a meeting or any trip Advanced teams are sent out months ahead of his visit to scout his destination when checking out the place they are checking how the public will likely respond to the visit and if the area will be affected by bad weather or natural disasters after an inspection technicians installed jamming equipment to stop bombs from being detonated remotely and monitor nearby cell phones and other electronic devices talk about being proactive when he is traveling via land he travels through a convoy of heavily armored Vans with military special operators inside carrying AK-47s anti-tank grenade launchers and carry-on anti-aircraft missiles his personal bodyguard are the first line of defense when he enters the public followed by others who are camouflaged in the crowd more guards who are ringing the perimeter and snipers perched on nearby rooftops four rings of security also surround him whenever he leaves the house the bodyguards stay guarded even when a threat can't be perceived yet in 2018 there was a famous video of one of Putin's bodyguards stepping in to stop Conor McGregor from putting his arm around Putin's shoulders as they posed for photographs at the World Cup Soccer Tournament in Moscow the fighter quickly adjusted and posed folding his hands the fso is said to have extensive power to conduct operations and investigations including electronic eavesdropping male opening home searches vehicle seizures and detaining and questioning suspects with all these job specifications for his bodyguards there is a silver lining after all his bodyguards go from being bodyguards to being rewarded with powerful new posts such as Regional Governors Federal ministers special services commanders and presidential administrator years this leveling up happens when a bodyguard is replaced upon turning 35 which is the highest age anyone can attain as a bodyguard an ex-security Personnel of Putin also revealed some of the Great Lengths to which he goes to be secured the president has been said to be living in a bubble he literally has his own village that is secured for him and his loved ones The Village has its firefighters food testers and other Engineers who travel with Putin on his trips abroad he also revealed that Putin relies heavily on reports provided by his Security Services for information as he did not use a mobile phone or the internet karakulov said he only receives information from his closest Circle which means that he lives in an information vacuum furthermore he revealed that Putin maintained identical offices in Saint Petersburg Sochi and Novo agario and that's the secret Services staged motorcades and decoy aircraft to make it appear as though he was departing he said that all this is a ruse to confuse foreign intelligence in the first place and secondly to prevent any attempts on his life according to the founder of the club de chefs de chefs a culinary organization whose members cook for heads of state and monarchs around the world Putin also has someone sample every meal he has served to make sure he is not being poisoned in the words of Gil bragar in an interview with the telegraph in 2012 tasters still exist but only in the Kremlin where a doctor checks every dish with the chef apart from all this there have been rumors that the fso sometimes employed a presidential body double to ensure the safety of Putin or quote body number one that is all for now folks I hope you enjoyed this video as much as I did there is more where this video came from all you have to do is click a card on the screen sit back and enjoy

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Published: Wed Jul 26 2023