The Real Estate Riddle of Viktor Zolotov

Christian Baghai
2 min readMar 14, 2024

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Hey folks! Ever wonder how a career in government could lead to a real estate empire? Well, buckle up because we’re about to explore the curious case of Viktor Zolotov and his family’s whopping $9.8 million worth of properties in Russia. And that’s not all — they’ve also got their hands on land that could be worth a cool $22.7 million. How’s that for a government salary, eh?

Now, here’s where it gets juicy. The OCCRP claims that none other than Putin himself handed over state properties to Zolotov. These weren’t just any properties, though; they were supposed to go to workers and pensioners after the Soviet Union said its goodbyes. But somehow, they ended up in Zolotov’s lap. Talk about a lucky break… or is it?

Workers are crying foul, saying they were duped out of properties that are now part of Zolotov’s collection. And let’s not forget about Zolotov’s daughter, Zhanna. She’s living it up in a 500-square-meter apartment in Moscow, valued at a modest $5 million. Oh, to be a fly on the wall of that swanky pad!

But wait, there’s more! Zolotov’s son, Roman, isn’t exactly roughing it either. He’s the proud owner of an estate valued at $10 million. I mean, who needs a government job when you’ve got real estate like that?

So there you have it, my friends. The Zolotov family’s real estate portfolio is the stuff of legends. Whether it’s a tale of savvy investments or something more… let’s say, politically convenient, one thing’s for sure — it’s a story that keeps on giving.

Hope you enjoyed this little tour through the Zolotov family’s property paradise. Remember, in the world of politics and power, the plot always thickens. Stay tuned for more twists and turns!

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Christian Baghai
Christian Baghai

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