St. Petersburg State University Responds to Putin Doppelgänger Question
St. Petersburg State University did not confirm or deny that the Russian president Vladimir Putin has a virtual double who attends the institution. The clarification came in the university’s response to a filed inquiry, as reported by RIA News.
During a large annual press conference that reviewed the year’s results, a question came from an individual who created an image of Putin using artificial intelligence. The question centered on whether the president has a second public persona.
Ekaterina Berezovskaya, who hosted the event, noted that the person who posed the question did not reveal their identity. The caption accompanying the host’s image read, “Student of St. Petersburg State University.” The event was described as the president engaging with a virtual duo and marked as his first stunt in this format. [Source: RIA News]
On November 2, Dmitry Peskov, the presidential press secretary, spoke at the Information Society marathon as part of the Russia exhibition and forum. He stated that there is only one Vladimir Putin and that there is no twin. He also explained why the head of state has not traveled abroad as frequently in recent times. [Source: Kremlin remarks]
Earlier, the Kremlin commented on statements from the Ukrainian side regarding Putin’s supposed twin. The developments prompted various global discussions about identity, technology, and public perception. [Source: Official Kremlin briefing]
A number of celebrities who previously left Russia reported being compelled to alter their appearance. The situation has sparked conversations about image manipulation, media representation, and the ways public figures manage visibility in the digital age. [Source: Industry reports]