Alina Kabayeva, the reputed mistress of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin -- is set to grace the pages of Russian Vogue next month.Russian Vogue has put 2004 Olympic rhythmic champion Alina Kabayeva The 27-year-old former Olympic gymnast on its January 2011 cover.
The beautiful Kabayeva pops up every now and then linked with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Alina Kabayeva who was known as “smiley” for her grand grin whenever she stepped on the mat.
Älinä Marat qızı Qabayeva; born May 12, 1983 is a Russian sportsmaster and politician.She is the current State Duma deputy from the Party of United Russia since 2007, and before was known to lead a sports-related career in rhythmic gymnastics.
Kabayeva possesses high inborn flexibility. She stands at 1.63m (5’4”)[2] and weighs 48 kg (106 lbs). She is Russia’s most successful rhythmic gymnast to date, and is also one of the most decorated gymnasts in the history of rhythmic gymnastics with 18 World Championship medals, 2 Olympic medals and 25 European Championship medals.