Ammon News - For years, many have wondered what life is like in Vladimir Putin's private Kremlin residence, to which only members of his guarded inner circle are granted access.

In an unprecedented video the Russian leader can be seen chatting to a local journalist outside his home - near his office - before he reveals what's inside.

Putin opens his gold-plated door and says, 'Yes, this is the apartment. As you can see it's not far away,' before he invites the reporter, Zarubin, in.

The pair enter a grand hall adorned with gilded walls, large gold-framed mirrors, gold chandeliers, and exotic-looking plants.

A large portrait of Russian Emperor Alexander III is prominently positioned on a table, and several light-colored sofas sit in the room's centre.

There is also a white grand piano by the window, which Putin claims he rarely manages to play. Daily Mail