RT: Daughter of Putin's mentor, Russian It-girl Ksenia Sobchak, announces her presidential bid
Russian jet setter, TV personality, glossy magazine editor and all-around It-girl-turned opposition figure Ksenia Sobchak, 35, has officially announced her decision to run for the presidency in the 2018 election.
Running as an independent, Sobchak generally has a love-hate relationship with the Russian audience. Having been on the country's pop culture scene for many years, she has hosted one of the most popular reality TV shows, is a frequent guest at international VIP celebrity parties, has modeled for Playboy and is now editor-in-chief of L'Officiel Russia.
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WNU Editor: Her mother is a close personal and political friend of Russian President Putin. She will get about 5% of the vote (maybe less), and she knows it. So why is she doing it? She does want to enter politics, and she wants to be in the next cabinet. This is her way to of having the public see her in different way, show everyone that she is capable of handling the political pressure of a campaign, and to earn the respect of Russia's elites. She is also important because she symbolizes the next generation of Russian politicians. Mid-thirties to early forties. Well educated and comfortable in using the media to their benefit. And having a worldview that is very outward rather than inward.
More News On Ksenia Sobchak
Russia socialite Ksenia Sobchak declares presidential bid -- BBC News
Russian 'It Girl' Ksenia Sobchak announces Kremlin bid -- AFP
Russian TV star Sobchak declares her presidential bid -- ABC News
Playboy model seeks to dislodge (or maybe help) Putin -- Politico
Who Is Ksenia Sobchak? 'Russia's Paris Hilton' Declares Presidential Bid Against Putin -- International Business Times
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