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Inside Vladimir Putin’s $932 million super yacht, complete with dance floor pool and gold toilet paper holders

Vladimir Putin has spared no expense on his alleged $932 million superyacht, which comes complete with its own dance floor pool and golden toilet paper holders.

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Vladimir Putin, whose forces continue to attack Ukraine, spared no expense on his alleged $932 million superyacht, which comes complete with its own dance floor — and even golden toilet paper holders, according to The Sun.

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Rumours that the boat belonged to him have been swirling since its construction; however, anti-Kremlin activists recently claimed that it is indeed Putin’s.

A view shows the multimillion-dollar mega yacht Scheherazade docked at the Tuscan port of Marina di Carrara, Tuscany Picture: AFP via Getty Images
A view shows the multimillion-dollar mega yacht Scheherazade docked at the Tuscan port of Marina di Carrara, Tuscany Picture: AFP via Getty Images

See all the images inside the yacht at The Sun

“It’s like a mini city,” an unnamed worker reportedly involved in its construction told the Sun of the 150m-long luxury vessel, which is moored in Marina di Carrara in Italy.

“There are countless swimming pools, a spa, a sauna, a theatre, ballrooms, a gym, two helipads.”

Known as Scheherazade — after the iconic Persian queen from literature — the opulent watercraft was reportedly first estimated at £500 million (AU$872 million), although sources told The Sun the price may be closer to £750 million (AU$1.3 billion).

The superyacht 'Scheherazade', which has been linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is moored in the port at Marina di Carrara on March 23, 2022 in Carrara, Italy. (Photo by Laura Lezza/Getty Images)
The superyacht 'Scheherazade', which has been linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is moored in the port at Marina di Carrara on March 23, 2022 in Carrara, Italy. (Photo by Laura Lezza/Getty Images)

It appears that Putin put his money where his boat is: Photos obtained by the Sun show the veritable maritime mansion and its six floors of swanky amenities.

They include a 5m-wide aquarium, multiple TVs — including a 4.6m beast spanning an entire wall — and a self-levelling pool table so that guests can play even when the sea turns turbulent.

There are also bathrooms outfitted with King Midas-evoking gold taps and toilet paper holders, plus a tile dance floor that converts into a pool.

The superyacht 'Scheherazade' while moored in the port at Marina di Carrara. (Photo by Laura Lezza/Getty Images)
The superyacht 'Scheherazade' while moored in the port at Marina di Carrara. (Photo by Laura Lezza/Getty Images)
Scheherazade, one of the largest superyachts in the world, anchors near Turkey in August 2020. Picture: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Scheherazade, one of the largest superyachts in the world, anchors near Turkey in August 2020. Picture: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Scheherazade is thought to be one of only two ships in the world with that feature, the Sun reported; the other is Putin’s second yacht, Graceful.

Along with standard bling, the Russian president decked out the superyacht with personal touches, including a judo room with framed pictures of black belts, plus various books showcasing the autocrat’s worship of wealth.

“Every surface is either marble or gold,” an unnamed boatbuilder told the Sun of the glitzy vessel, which the worker finds especially obscene in light of current events.

See all the images inside the yacht at The Sun

The ritzy ship isn’t just built for pleasure cruises. Much like the bad guy’s superyacht in the movie “Thunderball,” Scheherazade can supposedly transform from a party boat to a battleship in a flash with a state-of-the-art security system reportedly capable of shooting down drones.

If that wasn’t ostentatious enough, the super yacht-aircraft-carrier also contains two helipads and a hangar than can house a helicopter, six jet skis, five dinghies and eight Seabob underwater scooters.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov shake hands during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence in 2020. (Photo by Alexei Nikolsky\\TASS via Getty Images)
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov shake hands during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence in 2020. (Photo by Alexei Nikolsky\\TASS via Getty Images)

Scheherazade was built over two years ago. However, the vessel’s alleged ties to Putin came to light recently after activists affiliated with jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny claimed that some of the crew members worked for the Federal Security Service, which handles the Russian leader’s security.

Scheherazade boasts a state-of-the-art security system with four radars. Picture: Alexey Navalny/YouTube
Scheherazade boasts a state-of-the-art security system with four radars. Picture: Alexey Navalny/YouTube

“A dozen of Vladimir Putin’s personal guards and servants are constantly maintaining one of the world’s largest yachts docked in an Italian port,” investigative journalist and Navalny ally Maria Pevchikh wrote on Twitter.

See all the images inside the yacht at The Sun.

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This story first appeared in The Post and was republished with permission.

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