August 
From Putin’s circle to a prison cell.
From Putin’s inner circle to a prison cell.
Putin’s ‘favourite witch’ jailed despite years of loyalty
According to the media Mirror, Alyona Polyn, once described as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “favourite witch,” has been sentenced to two years in prison.
The 45-year-old mystic, who previously organised rituals in his support, was convicted of extremism and for “nsulting the feelings of believers.
The witch who worked to ‘protect’ the Kremlin
Polyn became well known in Russia for leading a coven that pledged allegiance to Putin.
According to Mirror, she urged fellow witches to cast spells to strengthen the president and to send his enemies back to the abyss.
Her mystical devotion earned her influence — and eventually suspicion — within the Kremlin.
Links to Russia’s intelligence agencies
Ukrainian security services accused Polyn of working with Russia’s FSB and SVR intelligence agencies.
According to Kyiv’s SBU, she recruited new followers beyond Russia’s borders, encouraging them to share information about Ukrainian troop movements to help the Russian Armed Forces.
Dramatic arrest by Russian agents
Despite her loyalty, Polyn was detained by Russia’s own security forces last year.
According to Mirror, officers reportedly discovered ritual items including daggers, dried bats, skulls, crystals, and tarot cards during her arrest.
Images of the raid circulated online, showing her collection of occult artefacts laid out as evidence.
Court finds her guilty of ‘insulting believers’
Following her arrest, a Russian court convicted Polyn of promoting extremism and offending religious sentiments.
The case underscores the Kremlin’s increasing intolerance for unorthodox beliefs — even those aligned with Putin’s regime — as it seeks tighter ideological control at home.
Kremlin’s uneasy relationship with the occult
Putin has long been rumoured to hold an interest in mysticism, with reports claiming he has sought advice from shamans and spiritual healers.
The Kremlin has repeatedly denied such stories, including allegations he consulted shamans on the use of nuclear weapons.
Inside Putin’s secret mountain retreat
The president’s secluded palace in the Altai Mountains — more than 2,000 miles east of Moscow — reportedly includes a high-tech bunker for use in wartime.
The compound is said to feature maral deer farms, where blood from freshly sawn antlers is used in so-called rejuvenating baths believed to enhance vitality.
A witch’s fall from favour
For years, Alyona Polyn saw herself as part of Putin’s mystical circle. Her imprisonment marks a sharp reversal — from serving the Kremlin’s image to becoming a symbol of its paranoia.
What once began as a bizarre alliance between power and the occult has now ended behind prison walls.
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