Putin's girlfriend Kabaeva made the young gymnast cry by scolding her.

Vladimir Putin's girlfriend Alina Kabaeva's alleged two young sons with the Russian leader came to the agenda this week. At the same time, footage of Kabaeva being harsh with a young gymnastics star was released.

According to the allegations, the 9 and 5-year-old children live a luxurious life; they live in palaces, ride in private vehicles, and travel on the president's armored trains. However, it is said that their fondness for Disney characters bothers their father.

Footage of Kabaeva scolding young Karolina Tarasova during a training session in Sochi and making her cry drew attention. Karolina is a student who came from the Donetsk region of Ukraine occupied by Putin and is studying at Kabaeva's prestigious gymnastics school.

In the footage, Kabaeva criticizes Karolina harshly for her mistakes and pushes her to perform better. Russian gymnastics is known for its tough training techniques.

According to the Dossier Centre's report, the children live under constant protection and have very little contact with their peers. They receive their education in the palace and cherish the rare moments they spend with their father.

These statements may disturb Putin, who is careful to keep his private life secret. Putin has never officially acknowledged his relationship with Kabaeva, which is believed to have existed since 2008.

In the past, Kabaeva implied that she found her "ideal man" on a Russian TV program and said, "Sometimes you are so happy that you are even afraid." These statements increased speculation about her relationship with Putin.