Inside Putin’s £500m superyacht with pool that becomes dance floor, huge home cinema and even a GOLD toilet roll holder

THE sickening luxury enjoyed by Vladimir Putin on board his £500million superyacht is today revealed by The Sun — including tasteless gold loo roll holders. Mad Vlad, whose forces are bombing women and children in Ukraine, spared no expense on the six-deck Scheherazade. Tom van OossanenVladimir Putin’s superyacht Scheherazade’s official cost could be closer to $1billion[/caption] The superyacht features tasteless gold toilet roll holders Grand piano and swish sofas are in the lounge Pressure is mounting on Italy, where the yacht is anchored, to seize and sell it to benefit Ukrainians. An ex-crew member said: “Russian people paid for it. Putin needs his head flushing down that golden throne.” The Scheherazade’s official cost when finished two years ago was $700million — but insiders say it could be closer to $1billion. Pictures obtained by The Sun show six decks of luxury, and a worker who helped build it said: “Everything onboard is the best in the world. Read more on Vladimir Putin WAR-DROBE Putin's lavish fashion choices include £10k coat and luxury watch collection GOING NUCLEAR Russian troops just 20 miles from ANOTHER nuke plant amid 'catastrophe' fears “Every surface is marble or gold. There are countless swimming pools, a spa, a sauna, a theatre, ballrooms, a gym, two helipads. It’s like a mini city. “There is even a hospital which makes sense when you hear rumours of Putin being terminally ill. “It is hard to swallow the fact that the most incredible ship in the world is owned by a man intent on bombing civilians in Ukraine. “And it is an unimaginable amount of wealth when the average Russian’s salary is £5,000 a year, and people there are struggling to eat.” Most read in The Sun CASH CUTS Keith Lemon reveals his TV show has been AXED as it was ‘too expensive to make’ TRAGIC TOT Family of Bella-Rae, 1, killed by 'pit bull' vow 'she'll never be forgotten' Till talk I worked at Tesco & there’s a reason we always try to talk to you at the tills HOLA-DAY BLOW Spain holiday warning as hotels might cancel pre-booked trips due to strikes RICH OFF Richard Madeley won't return to GMB today as stand-in presenter drafted in BILL HELP Five spring statement rumours - from raising benefits to cutting fuel duty Since September 2020 the 459ft-long floating palace, named after a legendary Persian queen, has been moored in Marina di Carrara in Italy. Rumours that Putin owned the yacht have circulated since its construction. But its ownership was not investigated until jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny’s team released a video on Monday detailing the crew — all said to be Russian security. Italian authorities have now been urged to seize the yacht. It is said to have a separate European crew only allowed onboard when Putin is away. Personal notes to the despot are evident in a judo gym which has framed pictures of black belts. A tiled dancefloor lowers down to turn into a pool. The floor is thought to be one of two worldwide — with the other on Putin’s other yacht Graceful. Other indulgences include a self-levelling pool table, five-metre aquarium and the biggest TV built on a yacht, which cost a million euros to install. Bathrooms are adorned with gold toilet roll holders and taps. AFPMad Vlad spared no expense on the six-deck Scheherazade[/caption] A tiled dancefloor lowers down to turn into a pool The floor is thought to be one of two worldwide — with the other on Putin’s other yacht Graceful Other indulgences include a self-levelling pool table, five-metre aquarium and the biggest TV built on a yacht The former crew member added: “All over the world yachts owned by oligarchs are being seized but the Schehezade is sitting there in plain sight in a marina in Italy. “It just doesn’t seem right.” Flight details, obtained by Navalny’s team, reportedly show the Russian crew flying together to Milan, the closest airport. Read More on The Sun DUCH COURAGE William & Kate go diving with SHARKS in incredible snaps on Caribbean tour BODY SCAN Head to toe... the most common signs that you could have cancer revealed They believe they were visiting the port to watch the ship. Tory MP Tom Tugendhat told The Sun: “Putin’s pampered nautical palace was launched with cash stolen off the Russian people and now floats off the Italian Riviera showing us all the action we should take.” A lavish dining room on the superyacht The yacht features a jacuzzi and a swimming pool with inflatable slide Italian authorities have now been urged to seize the yacht Personal notes to the tyrant are evident in a judo gym which has framed pictures of black belts Views from Scheherazade An ex-crew member wants the yacht, anchored in Italy, to be seized and sold with profits handed to Ukrainians A chandelier on the no expense spared superyacht Since September 2020 the 459ft-long floating palace, named after a legendary Persian queen, has been moored in Marina di Carrara in Italy The SunIt is said to have a separate European crew only allowed onboard when Putin is away[/caption] We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? 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