Meet Elizaveta Krivonogikh, the secret daughter of Vladimir Putin

Elizaveta Krivonogikh, also known by her social media alias Luiza Rozova, has long lived in the shadows of speculation—allegedly as the secret daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now 22, she is stepping into the spotlight with a bold public stance, revealing her face and voice after years of silence.

Elizaveta recently posted emotional messages on her private Telegram channel, seemingly referencing her father. In one of her posts, she wrote, “The man who took millions of lives and destroyed mine,” signaling a sharp criticism of Putin's actions and their personal impact on her life. According to reports in Bild, cited by The Sun, she added, “It’s liberating to be able to show my face to the world again. It reminds me of who I am and who destroyed my life.”

Her re-emergence marks a shift from her earlier online presence. Once known for flaunting a lavish lifestyle—travelling by private jet, DJing at upscale venues, and wearing high-end fashion—Luiza disappeared from Instagram around the time Russia invaded Ukraine. Her silence has now been broken, replaced by a more politically conscious identity.


Born on March 3, 2003, in St. Petersburg, Elizaveta is reportedly the daughter of Putin and Svetlana Krivonogikh, a former cleaning woman whose sudden wealth after Luiza’s birth sparked investigations. Russian investigative outlet Proekt first brought the alleged connection to light in 2020, suggesting financial support from Putin.

Now living in Paris, Elizaveta graduated from the ICART School of Cultural and Art Management in June 2024. She currently works under the name Elizaveta Rudnova—a possible nod to Putin’s late confidant Oleg Rudnov—at L Galerie in Belleville and Espace Albatros in Montreuil. These galleries are known for their anti-war exhibitions and support for dissident art.

Her involvement in the art world hasn’t gone unnoticed. Russian artist Nastya Rodionova cut ties with the galleries, arguing that no one connected to the Kremlin—biologically or otherwise—should share space with war victims. Yet others in the Parisian art scene have defended Elizaveta. Dmitry Dolinsky, director of L Association, stated, “She looks like Putin, but so do 100,000 other people. I haven’t seen a DNA test.” Colleagues describe her as professional, cultured, and committed to her work.

Elizaveta’s mother, Svetlana, was sanctioned by the UK government in 2023 due to her ties to Putin’s inner circle, further fueling belief in the family connection.

Once a symbol of wealth and privilege, Elizaveta Krivonogikh has redefined herself as an artist and critic of the regime many believe her father controls. Whether or not a DNA test confirms her lineage, her journey is one of a young woman trying to reclaim her identity and voice in a world shaped by power, secrecy, and war.