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Putin's Grandson Registered Under Different Last Name Due to Family Ties

Vladimir Putin's grandson, Adrian, born in August 2025, has been registered under the last name 'Tikhonov' instead of 'Zelensky.' This change is linked to the family's desire to avoid associations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The registration took 11 months and was issued by Moscow's Central Clinical Hospital.

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Vladimir Putin's grandson, Adrian, born in August 2025, has been registered under the surname 'Tikhonov' rather than 'Zelensky' due to family associations. His mother, Katerina Tikhonova, is Putin's daughter, and the registration process took 11 months. Adrian's father is ballet dancer Igor Zelensky, who is not related to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Katerina has another child, Elsa, who was initially registered with her father's surname but is now believed to use her mother's surname.

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  • Adrian Tikhonov was born in August 2025.
  • His father is ballet dancer Igor Zelensky.
  • Adrian's birth certificate was issued by Moscow's Central Clinical Hospital.
  • It took 11 months for Adrian to be registered.
  • Katerina Tikhonova is Putin's younger daughter.
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