How President Vladimir Putin Travels
For a moment, imagine stepping out for work, onto a helipad where your personal helicopter awaits. Imagine having the most impressive, extensive, and bulletproof fleet of vehicles globally—From land to sea to high above the sky. Vladimir Putin likes to travel in style, but his transportation methods feature some of the most advanced security and communications technology in the world. Not only is there luxury, but plenty of countermeasures that keep the Russian President comfortably out of harm’s way.
Today, we will be looking at how style meets security in the Russian President’s fleet. Whether by land, air, or sea, Vladimir Putin is known to not hold back or skimp out when it comes to his own safety or ability to control no matter where he is. There are some incredible machines that Putin has crafted his fleet with—make sure you watch to the end to see what we have in store.
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For a moment, imagine stepping out for work, onto a helipad where your personal helicopter awaits. Imagine having the most impressive, extensive, and bulletproof fleet of vehicles globally—From land to sea to high above the sky. Vladimir Putin likes to travel in style, but his transportation methods feature some of the most advanced security and communications technology in the world. Not only is there luxury, but plenty of countermeasures that keep the Russian President comfortably out of harm’s way.
Today, we will be looking at how style meets security in the Russian President’s fleet. Whether by land, air, or sea, Vladimir Putin is known to not hold back or skimp out when it comes to his own safety or ability to control no matter where he is. There are some incredible machines that Putin has crafted his fleet with—make sure you watch to the end to see what we have in store.
Thanks For Watching: How President Vladimir Putin Travels
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00:00For a moment, imagine stepping out for work, onto a helipad, where your personal helicopter awaits.
00:05Imagine having the most impressive, extensive and bulletproof fleet of vehicles globally,
00:11from land to sea to high above the sky.
00:14Vladimir Putin likes to travel in style, but his transportation methods feature some of the most
00:19advanced security and communications technology in the world.
00:23Not only is there luxury, but plenty of countermeasures that keep the Russian
00:27President comfortably out of harm's way.
00:30This is Luxury Zone.
00:31Today, we will be looking at how style meets security in the Russian President's fleet.
00:37Whether by land, air or sea, Vladimir Putin is known to not hold back or skimp out
00:42when it comes to his own safety or ability to control, no matter where he is.
00:47There are some incredible machines that Putin has crafted his fleet with.
00:51Make sure you watch to the end to see what we have in store.
00:55Powerful leaders all over the world go to extraordinary lengths to protect themselves
00:59from danger.
01:00Still, Putin takes extra care to keep the peace of mind that he knows he is safe.
01:05As someone who has experienced numerous assassination attempts, it only makes sense
01:09that he puts quite a bit into keeping himself safe and reinforced, no matter what.
01:14For Vladimir Putin, there is no better way to ensure his safety than to be escorted by
01:19highly trained armed guards to his personal helicopter.
01:22This is his daily driver, and it takes him anywhere he needs to go.
01:26Since its original introduction during the Cold War, the Mi-8's capable and comparatively
01:32simple machinery continues to be produced in dozens of formats for air arms worldwide.
01:37Over 17,000 have been built in the same way, making it the most prevalent helicopter.
01:43Despite falling victim to these helicopters' deadlier side even in Afghanistan, they continue
01:47to operate updated versions instead of Western counterparts, like the UH-60 Black Hawk.
01:53Decades later, the Mi-8 in this updated model continues to be the transport helicopter of
01:59choice for the Russian military and Vladimir Putin himself.
02:02While not the usual go-to of presidents, Putin acts as the exception, preferring his personal
02:07helicopter over other, fancier modes of transportation.
02:11Outfitted for VVIP use, the HipH can be recognized for its square, rather than round,
02:17windows.
02:17They are usually bristling with elongated external fuel tanks, additional auxiliary
02:22power units, and Antenna Farm's infrared countermeasures.
02:25Currently, the countermeasures include infrared flares, but can also have a directed laser
02:30countermeasure system, like the Russian-built President-S.
02:34Reminiscent of the US's Marine-1, these are outfitted with oversized club chairs,
02:39high-end wood trims, additional sofa seating, a restroom, and in-flight video and communication
02:45systems.
02:46Additionally, the rear doors are touted as retained for cargo and luggage.
02:50It has everything Putin would need on his daily commute, and much more.
02:54The presidential Mi-8 racks up an exponential price tag.
02:58Still, Putin has at least two in his mystery fleet.
03:01If he's going for more distanced flying, Putin also has the Russian version of Air
03:06Force One, his star being the carefully engineered IL-96-300PU airliner.
03:13These are modified from stock model IL-96s built in Russia, but using parts from England
03:20to create an engineering spectacle.
03:22Between armed guards and high-tech security features, the Ilyushin IL-96 functions as
03:28an airborne office, providing crucial and immediate access to a control panel for the
03:34Russian President.
03:35Overseeing the army, corresponding with intelligence, and keeping an eye on nuclear weapons are
03:40just part of the President's job, and it's well-suited for the presidential IL-96.
03:45If he needs to, Putin can comfortably command troop movements, speak with intelligence,
03:50and make nuclear attacks without ever stepping foot from his luxurious cabin.
03:55The presidential air fleet includes an aircraft with equipment for monitoring and controlling
04:00Russia's vast nuclear arsenal.
04:02To add to this, it has an array of computers that can send specially encrypted messages
04:07from any altitude on Earth.
04:09This ensures Putin can communicate quickly to just about anyone, without fear of that
04:15message going anywhere else.
04:17The IL-96 is designed to withstand the intense stress of sudden maneuvers and emergency landings
04:24for security and safety purposes.
04:26It's speculated that the plane also has a secret escape capsule, allowing the Russian
04:31President to escape the aircraft easily and efficiently if anything goes wrong up in the
04:36air.
04:36His plane features a fully equipped gym and spacious bedroom.
04:40The furniture is a neoclassical style, with gold and white leather accents throughout.
04:45Many of the designs are not publicized to the fullest extent, which is just one of the
04:49many measures to help ensure there is always a backup plan.
04:53It doesn't matter if it's a disaster or an attack, there is always a plan for emergency
04:58measures.
04:59What is perhaps the most notable and impressive of the features and safety measures?
05:03Putin's mode and method of travel are rarely known until departure.
05:07This reportedly helps quell attacks with a 75% chance of guessing wrong.
05:12Putin doesn't compromise on comfort when he isn't up in the air because he's on
05:17the ground.
05:17In fact, the Russian presidential state car is among one of the most luxurious and advanced
05:23on Earth.
05:24This Aura Senat limousine has advanced communications and security features, bulletproof windows,
05:30chilled champagne, and leather seating worth tens of thousands of dollars.
05:35It was once a Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard Pullman, but was replaced with a Russian-built design
05:41in 2018 that Putin had personally pushed for.
05:44Just to get an idea of the car's advanced technology, it's bomb and bulletproof from
05:50all angles and equipped with a myriad of communication devices.
05:54It can drive 30 kilometers at 80 kilometers per hour, even if all four solid rubber tires
06:00are blown off.
06:02Not to mention, the automobile is often airlifted by equally well-protected aircraft.
06:07This is all not to mention Putin's driver, who undergoes rigorous vetting from the Russian
06:12Federal Security Service, is highly trained and qualified.
06:16In fact, to become a presidential driver, the training and skill that goes into it would
06:21take as long to become a surgeon.
06:23They undergo weekly practices and train with shooting while driving drills, how to protect
06:28the president in an emergency, and how to navigate through explosions.
06:32Putin has been known on occasion to get behind the wheel himself when he doesn't have a
06:36driver.
06:36He is said to own over 700 high-end cars, from his expensive luxurious limousine to
06:42extreme off-roaders.
06:43Cars like his Mercedes ML500, Gazelle limousine, Lada Vesta sedan, and a Lada Niva 4x4.
06:50While these cars are less common than his state vehicles, they're just a taste of what
06:55his extensive garage might have to offer.
06:57Putin may use it often, but he also likes to impress with his 269-foot superyacht called
07:03Graceful, outfitted with a crew of 24 with six luxurious cabins and two incredible VIP
07:10staterooms.
07:11The $73.2 million Pleasurecraft was initially built by Sevmash in Russia, with interiors
07:18and exteriors envisioned by H2 Yacht Design.
07:21There are soft cushioned sofas, glossy sleek surfaces, and a posh white marble bathroom.
07:26There appear to be multitudes of shelves for books in one office, along with a desk fronted
07:31with a stunning sailing boat painting.
07:33A second superyacht, the Scheherazade, is also said to be owned by Putin, though ownership
07:39is disputed.
07:40According to insider sources, this opulent watercraft has reportedly been estimated to
07:45have cost in the ballpark of $990 million.
07:49It's been described as a mini-city, with everything one might need on the 490-foot
07:55luxury vessel.
07:56There are countless swimming pools, a spa, a gym, a sauna, ballrooms, a theater, and
08:02two helipads.
08:02There are bathrooms outfitted with King Midas-evoking gold taps and toilet paper holders.
08:08Out on deck, exercise equipment can be seen, also lined with lounge seating and bar stools.
08:14Every other surface is either marble or gold, according to some sources, as befits the style
08:20of the Russian president.
08:21This ritzy ship isn't simply built for pleasure cruises.
08:24It can supposedly transform from party boat to war machine in a flash, with a state-of-the-art
08:30security system capable of taking drones down.
08:34It also contains six jet skis, five dinghies, and eight Seabob underwater scooters.
08:40This ensures control no matter which angle Putin takes, and an added level of security
08:45beneath all of the opulent, luxury features.
08:48The Scheherazade's ownership is hotly up for dispute, despite being outfitted with
08:52security, as the British captain Guy Bennett-Pierce denies Putin has ever owned or stepped foot
08:58on the vessel, in light of potential sanctions being placed on the boat.
09:02However, we really can't be sure.
09:04This would be an added layer of security and privacy to an already long, incredible
09:09list.
09:10Whether by land, air, or sea, Putin loves to travel in style and needs assurance of
09:15absolute control and security over his country.
09:18Did you have a favorite on today's list?
09:20If you could take any of these luxury vehicles for a drive, which would you choose?
09:25Let us know your thoughts down below in the comments.
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