Russian President Vladimir Putin confesses to eschewing the need for an alarm clock.
In a recent interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, President Vladimir Putin of Russia revealed that his assistants may call him if something urgent arises, without specifying the nature of the urgency [1][2]. This disclosure was part of a broader conversation that took place during the documentary film "Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 Years," which showcased Putin's apartment within the Kremlin walls [3].
Since his first term as president in 2000, Putin has been residing and conducting official business in the Kremlin, serving as both president and prime minister intermittently, and returning as president in 2012 [4]. The Kremlin serves as the official residence and main workplace of the Russian president. Over the years, Putin has held numerous significant meetings within the Kremlin, including high-level summits with U.S. presidents such as Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden [3][5].
Notable meetings include Putin’s first meetings with U.S. Presidents since the 1990s, including summits with George W. Bush. There were also summit meetings with Barack Obama during times of strained Russia-US relations, such as after the 2014 Ukraine annexation crisis. Private, extended talks with Donald Trump, notably the Helsinki summit in 2018, discussing issues like election interference and bilateral ties, are also worth mentioning. Recent meetings with Joe Biden have focused on conflict issues such as the war in Ukraine and attempts at ceasefire talks [3][5].
As for residential details, while Putin operates out of the Kremlin, claims have been made about a lavish private estate called “Putin's Palace” on the Black Sea near Gelendzhik, which have been publicly denied by Putin and the Kremlin, attributing ownership to private businessmen [1].
The documentary film "Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 Years" has not provided details about the meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and former US President Bill Clinton [3]. The premiere of this documentary film dedicated to Vladimir Putin's first inauguration is scheduled for May 4.
In the same interview, Putin expressed that he has never questioned why he was given all the power or what the purpose of it was [2]. Interestingly, Putin also admitted that he has been sleeping in the Kremlin for the past 3 years [2]. It is worth noting that President Putin typically wakes up without an alarm clock [2].
References:
- The Guardian
- Rossiiskaya Gazeta
- CNN
- BBC News
- The White House
- Despite the rumors of a lavish private estate named "Putin's Palace," the Kremlin has remained President Vladimir Putin's primary residence and workplace for over two decades.
- In contrast to the high-profile international meetings, President Putin has revealed a surprising personal detail, admitting to sleeping in the Kremlin for the past three years.
- As part of a health-and-wellness lifestyle and home-and-garden routine, it seems that President Putin wakes up without the use of an alarm clock.
