Elizaveta Krivonogikh, a 22-year-old art graduate living in Paris, has reignited speculation about her rumored parentage by sharing cryptic but emotionally charged posts that appear to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin. Widely believed to be his secret daughter, Elizaveta accused an unnamed man of “destroying her life” and being responsible for the deaths of millions. Many interpret this as a veiled attack on Putin. Born from an alleged affair between Putin and his former cleaner, Svetlana Krivonogikh, Elizaveta had lived a life of luxury before stepping away from the public eye after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She has now re-emerged with a dramatically different stance, distancing herself from both her past and the Kremlin.Her striking transformation, from private jet-setting heiress to dissident artist, has drawn widespread attention in both Russian and international media. She now lives and works in Paris, openly supporting Ukraine and participating in anti-war art initiatives. Her return to social media and activism is the most public expression yet from someone linked so closely to the Russian president, signaling a personal and political break that could have symbolic significance.
Putin, his alleged daughter, and the story behind their hidden connection
Krivonogikh was born in 2003, reportedly after an affair between Putin and Svetlana Krivonogikh, who once worked as a housekeeper. In 2020, investigative outlet Proekt reported the connection, citing her physical resemblance to Putin and her mother’s unexplained wealth. Elizaveta, who previously went by the name Luiza Rozova, gained attention on Instagram by showcasing a luxurious lifestyle, including designer clothes, elite nightclubs, and private jets. She suddenly disappeared from social media around the time of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
A new life in Paris and a new identity
Now based in France, Elizaveta recently graduated from the ICART School of Cultural and Art Management and works at two Parisian art galleries known for their anti-war exhibitions. She now uses the pseudonym Elizaveta Rudnova, possibly as a nod to the late Oleg Rudnov, a Putin ally, either as cover or irony. On her Telegram channel “Art of Luiza,” she posted messages such as: “The man who took millions of lives and destroyed mine,” which has been widely interpreted as a direct condemnation of her rumored father.
A public break from Putin and her past
Once immersed in the world of opulence, Elizaveta now speaks out against the war in Ukraine and the Russian regime. In a post quoted by Bild, she said, “It’s liberating to be able to show my face to the world again.” Her shift has not gone unnoticed. Some dissident artists have protested her presence in activist spaces, questioning whether she should be allowed to participate given her origins. Still, others describe her as a sincere, cultured, and hard-working figure who is genuinely trying to shed her past.
Family ties under scrutiny
Elizaveta’s mother, Svetlana Krivonogikh, was sanctioned by the UK in 2023 and has been repeatedly linked to Putin’s inner circle by independent Russian journalists. Although Putin has never publicly acknowledged Elizaveta as his daughter, the circumstantial evidence, from her appearance and background to her mother’s wealth, has only grown stronger. Even without official confirmation, Elizaveta’s vocal rejection of Putin’s actions has placed her in a precarious and symbolic position, representing internal dissent within Russia’s elite.
