The Dream of Berezovsky Has Come True! The Son of a Oligarch Is Dating the Granddaughter of Yeltsin, This Truly Is a Historical Reversal (Comprehensive Report from "Tsargrad")
The granddaughter of Boris Yeltsin has begun dating the son of Boris Berezovsky. This couple has visited France, the UAE, and Japan. Will this relationship develop into a politically significant connection?
A new upper-class romance suddenly appears in the media's view, which is hard not to see as a special "historical reversal." According to sources, Maria Yumasheva, the granddaughter of the late former president Boris Yeltsin, is currently in a romantic relationship with Gleb Berezovsky, the son of the late controversial oligarch Boris Berezovsky.
Maria Yumasheva and Gleb Berezovsky
Over the past few months, these young people have spent a lot of time together. Their photos taken during travel almost seem to "tell": the descendants of key figures in Russia's political and business scene in the 1990s have found a "soul connection" in each other. From their social media posts, it seems that they have traveled to many countries — both to Saint-Tropez in France and to the UAE and Japan.
"Berezovsky's dream has finally come true! It's finally going to be a marriage with the Yeltsin family!"
On social media, netizens are discussing the new photos posted by Yumasheva and jokingly commented.
"To make it complete, just hold the wedding at the 'Yeltsin Center' in Yekaterinburg and invite all the 'foreign agents' to the party. Someone has to break this dull situation!"
Netizens left such comments.
As is well known, history always develops in a spiral. At this new historical juncture, we see: the descendants of those who had intertwined fates and interests in the past are now connecting their lives together.
Surprisingly, the legacy of the "chaotic decade" (referring to 1990s Russia) continues in contemporary Russia, but the form has shifted from political alliances to new personal connections. However, another question arises: how long will this connection develop into something more influential?
Maria Yumasheva Enters the Art World
Maria Yumasheva is the daughter of Tatyana Yumasheva and Valentin Yumashev, the first president of Russia, Boris Yeltsin. Valentin Yumashev was the chief PR advisor to the Kremlin and later became a member of the Yeltsin family. This complex web of family relationships was typical among the elite class at the time: Tatyana had several marriages and had multiple children; Valentin also had an older daughter Polina, who married Oleg Deripaska until he was placed on the Western sanctions list.
From her social media location, the 23-year-old Maria prefers to live a bohemian life in London, but still tries to maintain a connection with her homeland through art. She considers herself a photographer — a respectable "career" for a wealthy young person, especially since she never lacks platforms to showcase her work. For example, early this year, she held a high-profile photography exhibition titled "My Grandmother — First Lady" at the "Yeltsin Center" in Moscow (a landmark site of the 1990s heritage).
At the opening of the exhibition, Maria热情ly described the process of taking photos of 93-year-old Natalia Yeltsina, the widow of Yeltsin. Notably, the widow of Yeltsin not only agreed to the photo shoot but also suggested a setting in the "garden and tomato greenhouse" — an unexpectedly down-to-earth image of the "First Lady," which was quite surprising.
It must be mentioned that Maria's upbringing was marked by a distinct era: she had an English-speaking nanny from a young age, allowing her to master multiple languages and study in the UK.
As the granddaughter of Yeltsin, Maria can be considered a "top traveler." She confidently recommends private jets, the Four Seasons Hotel in New York (five-star), and the Moscow restaurant "Vetrok" (meaning "breeze") as her favorite — the owner of this restaurant is Galiver Yushvayev, who was convicted of robbery and nicknamed "Gariy Makhachkala." In response to the accusation on social media that the Yeltsin family lives in a "world of diamonds," the young Yumasheva disdainfully replied, "What are you?"
"Minaev Live" Telegram channel sarcastically said.
Her current life of being immersed in photography and traveling between London and Moscow is essentially a result of her family background. Her family controlled the country's lifeline during Russia's difficult times (a period when ordinary people struggled to survive). This background paved the way for her current life path.
Already Forgotten Her Previous Footballer Boyfriend
Maria Yumasheva's current relationship is not her first in her rich love story. Remember last year, gossip media closely followed her romance with football player Fedor Smolov. At that time, rumors about the two getting engaged and forming a "sports-politics perfect family" were rampant.
But by the end of the year, the couple suddenly broke up, and the expectations of football fans for the "strong combination" were dashed. However, in the upper-class social circle, this situation is not uncommon — both quickly found new comfort. Smolov fell in love with the runner-up of the Miss Russia competition, Viola Tyurkina, while Yumasheva turned her attention to the heir of the late oligarch Berezovsky.
Maria Yumasheva and Fedor Smolov
It is worth mentioning that Maria's relationship with the football player began when she was just 17 years old. This relationship could not withstand the test of time and ended after less than three years.
Berezovsky Once Sought to Win Yeltsin's Trust
In the chaotic 1990s, Boris Berezovsky did not just "seek" the trust of Russia's first president — he skillfully built his own political capital. As early as 1996, he obtained the official position of deputy secretary of the Security Council through his extensive network. On the surface, he had reached the peak of his influence: commerce and power were united at this moment.
However, at that time, other ambitious "players" emerged on the political stage — Mozhavich, Chubais, etc. Berezovsky's ambitions began to clash with their interests. Among them, Yeltsin appointed the very principle-oriented Yevgeny Primakov as Prime Minister, which was a heavy blow for Berezovsky. He then used "dirty tactics" to launch a smear campaign against Primakov. When defamation was not enough to achieve his goal, Berezovsky began manipulating Yeltsin, feeding him false information that "Primakov was plotting to impeach him."
This scheme eventually succeeded, and Primakov was forced to resign. But Berezovsky could no longer regain his previous influence. A series of scandals (including supporting Chechen separatists) quickly destroyed his reputation. With Vladimir Putin coming to power, a new era arrived — an era where powerful oligarchs had no place.
Finally, this exiled oligarch settled in London, but soon lost all his influence and assets in Russia.
Maria Yumasheva and the Son of Berezovsky Released New Photos
The outcome was already decided: In 2013, Berezovsky was found dead in his bathroom. This man who once dreamed of controlling Russia behind the scenes ended his life in an ignoble manner. His struggle with the "strong state" (an entity he could never control) ultimately ended in failure. But now, as we can see, Berezovsky's son has entered the historical stage.
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