Family Influence in Russian Public Positions
November 11, 2025
The Proekt study reveals that Vladimir Putin is gradually transferring the wealth and control of Russia to his family. Key positions and government contracts are assigned based on family ties rather than professional competence. The list of beneficiaries includes Putin's relatives, such as his ex-wife and children. About 76% of officials in the public sector have relatives working there, highlighting nepotism in Russian politics. A notable example is Anna Tsivilyova, Deputy Minister of Defense, who has close family ties to Putin.