Ksenia Sobchak

Russia's It Girl Ksenia Sobchak, who plans to run for president, said Tuesday she wanted to unite voters unhappy with the current state of affairs -- but would not attack leader Vladimir Putin.

Ksenia Sobchak - the socialite, journalist, former opposition figure and daughter of Vladimir Putin's political mentor - announced her candidacy for president Wednesday, courting a protest vote in a presidential bid that appeared to get official approval from the Kremlin.

Russia's answer to Paris Hilton has emerged as a surprise critic of Vladimir Putin in a protest movement that has pitted the wealthy socialite against the man her father once mentored. Ksenia Sobchak, a Playboy cover girl and television compere with a reputation for hard partying, has made no secret of her views, especially since her new political ...

Russia's It Girl Ksenia Sobchak, who plans to run for president, said Tuesday she wanted to unite voters unhappy with the current state of affairs -- but would not attack leader Vladimir Putin.

Ksenia Sobchak - the socialite, journalist, former opposition figure and daughter of Vladimir Putin's political mentor - announced her candidacy for president Wednesday, courting a protest vote in a presidential bid that appeared to get official approval from the Kremlin.

Russia's answer to Paris Hilton has emerged as a surprise critic of Vladimir Putin in a protest movement that has pitted the wealthy socialite against the man her father once mentored. Ksenia Sobchak, a Playboy cover girl and television compere with a reputation for hard partying, has made no secret of her views, especially since her new political ...