Inside Putin's Secretive World: Body Doubles, Quarantine Zones, and Health Concerns

An investigation by Russian media outlet Proekt claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin uses body doubles and has a 'clean zone' where staff must quarantine before getting close to him. The report highlights instances where Putin visibly kept a distance from others during official events and suggests that the use of body doubles has increased since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Speculation about Putin's use of body doubles has been fueled by his changing appearance and behavior. While Putin has denied using body doubles, he has admitted that he was offered the chance to use them for security reasons.