A president, the gymnast and marriage rumours that won't go away

A Russian tabloid has set the country abuzz with a report that Vladimir Putin is secretly preparing to marry a leggy 24-year-old gymnast, voted the most beautiful woman in Russia

Russian Olympic champion, gymnast Alina Kabayeva, presents a dress by Russian designer Viktoria Andreyanova during a late night show in Moscow in 2001. Photo / Reuters

Image 1 of 5: Russian Olympic champion, gymnast Alina Kabayeva, presents a dress by Russian designer Viktoria Andreyanova during a late night show in Moscow in 2001. Photo / Reuters

Kia Ora Waitangi 2025
Photos

Kia Ora Waitangi 2025

The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright

Latest Videos