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Putin Drives Aurus Komendant SUV in Moscow with Former Teacher
The Russian leader drove an Aurus Komendant SUV in Moscow, personally transporting his former German language teacher from school to dinner at the Kremlin. Flowers were included in the encounter. The event was reported on May 12, 2026.
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The encounter included flowers. It forms part of a line of vehicles developed for official use. The dinner occurred at the Kremlin. No further details about the conversation or menu were disclosed.
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Aurus vehicles have been manufactured since 2018 under a project originally tied to state requirements for domestically produced luxury transport. The SUV features armored variants for official motorcades. It is powered by a V8 engine developed in partnership with Russian engineering firms.
Tuesday's drive marks another instance of personal operation of such a vehicle. The former teacher was brought directly to the Kremlin for the meal. The inclusion of flowers was noted in footage circulated online.
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