Alexei Dyumin
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A former Putin bodyguard is now a leading candidate to succeed him, proving loyalty can beat merit at the top.
Who they are
Alexei Dyumin, Russia's State Council Secretary and a former Putin bodyguard and military intelligence officer.
What they do
The engine reads him as effectively a vice-president and a top succession candidate.
How it works
His rise comes from physical closeness to Putin and absolute loyalty rather than climbing the normal bureaucratic ladder, illustrating the elevation of an 'adjutant class.'
Why it matters
It shows that in this system power flows from personal proximity and loyalty, not proven competence, which shapes who could rule next.
The engine's record — word for word
State Council Secretary. Former Putin bodyguard and military intelligence officer. De facto vice-president and primary succession candidate. Elevation of "adjutant class" — power from physical proximity and absolute loyalty, bypassing bureaucratic meritocracy.
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