'Putin body double is named for the first time as a "fourth-rate carpenter" from Belarus' as it is claimed he survived assassination attempt to poison him

According to recent reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has a body double named Oleg Penkovsky who is said to be a "fourth-rate carpenter" from Belarus. This information was first revealed by Dr. Valery Solovey, a former professor at the Moscow Academy of Spies and Diplomats.

It is claimed that Putin's body double survived an assassination attempt in which he was poisoned. The poisoned double reportedly stood in for Putin during his New Year's Eve rant, further suggesting that he had been successfully substituted for the Russian leader.

While it is not clear what role Oleg Penkovsky plays in Putin's security detail or how he came to be named as the president's body double, it is believed that he may have undergone extensive training and plastic surgery to resemble Putin.

It is worth noting that while there have been rumors about Putin having a body double for many years, this is the first time that Oleg Penkovsky has been named as such. Additionally, it is important to approach these claims with skepticism, as they have not been independently verified by reliable sources.