Gym, fancy shower, anti-aging equipment & more: Inside Vladimir Putin's luxurious armoured train (PHOTOS)
Inside photographs of Russian President Vladimir Putin's luxurious armoured train, complete with lavish amenities, have been revealed, along with insights into his increased usage of the train amidst ongoing conflicts and political challenges.
FollowInside photographs of Russian President Vladimir Putin's opulent armoured train have been made public in a news report by an investigative website specializing in Kremlin-related coverage. According to the report from the Dossier Center, the train features luxurious amenities such as a personal beauty salon, a medical suite, and even a state-of-the-art gym complete with cutting-edge equipment like a step platform and a hyperextension machine.
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Notably, the train boasts a 3.75 million-pound hammam, featuring an extravagant shower with an "aroma foam" setting. It is also equipped with anti-aging equipment, a lung ventilator, a defibrillator, and a patient monitor that tracks vital signs such as pulse and temperature.
The news report reveals that Putin's train comprises 22 carriages, which are divided into various sections, including restaurants, garages, salons, and sports and recreational facilities for the Russian president's use.
In recent times, amid Russia's conflict in Ukraine, President Putin has reportedly increased his usage of the train. The Dossier Center cited an unnamed source close to the presidential administration, stating that since 2021, Putin has relied more on the train due to its ability to evade tracking, unlike planes.
Despite defusing the immediate threat of the Wagner mutiny last month, analysts believe that President Putin emerged from the incident appearing weakened. The short-lived and ultimately thwarted revolt led by Yevgeny Prigozhin's mercenary force posed the most significant challenge to Putin's rule to date. However, the Belarus-brokered deal that halted Wagner's advance toward Moscow now faces uncertainty. Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko recently stated that Prigozhin was in Russia and therefore not adhering to the exile requirement outlined in the agreement.
