Russian President Vladimir Putin granted asylum to ex-Syrian leader Bashar Assad in Russia. In the Syrian capital, Assad lived in a luxurious palace with a collection of luxury cars, and now he is likely to settle in the elite Moscow City area, where his relatives own properties, writes the German edition Bild.
According to Western media publications, the Assad family owns more than 20 luxury properties in Moscow with a total value of more than 28 million. EUR. The Moscow City business center is famous for its luxury apartments, where representatives of the Russian elite live. One of the skyscrapers of the complex reaches 302 meters in height and is one of the tallest buildings in Europe.
Moscow City sells apartments with exclusive contracts and panoramic views. For example, a 538-square-meter apartment on the 69th floor with marble floors, columns and 360-degree views is estimated at around 10 million. EUR.
Assad's family has long had close ties to Russia. Eldest son Hafez graduated from higher education in Moscow, and his mother Asma attended a graduation ceremony in the Russian capital.
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