Putin rides a train
Russian President Vladimir Putin rides a suburban train in Moscow, Russia, in November 2019.
  • Putin's main residences have been connected to a secret railway line, Proekt reported.
  • Proekt identified evidence of hidden stations near his homes in Valdai, Moscow, and Sochi.
  • Putin has been regularly using an armored train to travel between his homes, according to reports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's main residences have been connected to a secret railway line, allowing him to travel inconspicuously and safely by armored train, according to the investigative Russian outlet Proekt.