The 71-meter superyacht Victoria, linked by the Dossier Center to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle and Alina Kabaeva, is currently moored off the coast of Bozbük, Turkey. According to reports from the outlet Vjorstka, the vessel is positioned near several other yachts owned by prominent Russian figures, including Roman Abramovich and Vagit Alekperov, as of mid-July.
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The Victoria, estimated to be worth $30 million, arrived at the Turkish coast in June. As of July 16, the vessel was anchored approximately 400 meters from the shoreline of the Six Senses Kaplankaya hotel. While formally owned by structures tied to Gennady Timchenko—a friend of the Russian president—the Dossier Center reports the yacht serves members of Putin’s inner circle.
Roman Abramovich’s 55-meter yacht, Rhea, is currently the closest vessel to the Victoria, positioned just 800 meters away. Other notable vessels are dispersed across the Bodrum peninsula, including the Serenity & Unity, used by VTB Bank head Andrey Kostin, and the Genesis, owned by Lukoil chief Vagit Alekperov.
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The Victoria typically maintains its base in the southern Russian city of Sochi, making its extended stay in Turkish waters a significant departure from its standard operating pattern.
Comparative Proximity: A Shift in Anchorage
Earlier in July, several of these yachts were concentrated in the Torba port near Bodrum. For instance, the Genesis was anchored just two kilometers from the Victoria until July 14, before relocating to its current position roughly 40 kilometers away.
Other vessels identified in the region include:
- Romea (82m): Owned by Polymetal founder Alexander Nesis, located 87 kilometers from the Victoria.
- Predator (73m): Linked to Iskandar Makhmudov, situated 64 kilometers away.
- Altair (73m): Owned by Oleg Deripaska, currently moored near Dalaman, 146 kilometers from the Victoria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the formal owner of the yacht Victoria?
The Victoria is formally owned by corporate structures associated with Gennady Timchenko, a businessman with Russian, Finnish, and Armenian citizenship who heads the Kontinental Hockey League.
Why is the Victoria yacht under scrutiny?
The Dossier Center, funded by Mikhail Khodorkovsky, has identified the vessel as being used by members of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, including Alina Kabaeva.
Are other Russian-linked yachts nearby?
Yes. As of mid-July, vessels belonging to Roman Abramovich, Andrey Kostin, Vagit Alekperov, Alexander Nesis, Oleg Deripaska, and Iskandar Makhmudov were all documented within 150 kilometers of the Victoria.
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