Alexei Pivovarov, a prominent regional politician and well-known supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was found dead outside his home in Moscow.
The death of the pro-Putin politician has been met with shock and disbelief from many Russians. Pivovarov was a powerful figure in the National Movement opposition group and had long been a vocal supporter of the president. He was well-known within political circles and had been serving as the head of the displacement policy commission for the Moscow government since 2019.
Pivovarov was found dead outside his home on Tuesday afternoon, with a single gunshot wound to his head. It has been reported that the politician had recently argued with members of his own party the day before his death, leading some to believe that foul play may have been involved.
The police are currently investigating the case but have yet to make a statement on the matter. It is unclear at this stage whether the politician’s death was an accident or if it was a homicide.
The death of Pivovarov has sent shockwaves throughout Russia. Many have expressed their grief across social media platforms, as well as in personal statements to the press. Putin himself has yet to comment on the tragedy.
Pivovarov’s body has been moved to the nearest medical facility and a funeral is expected to be scheduled soon. In the meantime, local media outlets are speculating that the politician’s death might have been the result of political intrigue.
Whatever the case may be, the death of Alexei Pivovarov is a tragedy for Putin and for Russia. It is a reminder that no one is immune from the tumultuous nature of the political climate in the country.
