Russian Transportation Minister Roman Starovoit Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

Jul 7, 2025 Russia Russia Politics
Russian Transportation Minister Roman Starovoit Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

Former Russian Transportation Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near Moscow from an apparent suicide after being dismissed from his position.

Russian Transportation Minister Roman Starovoit Found Dead

Former Russian Transportation Minister, Roman Starovoit, was found dead on Monday in Odintsovo, a town outside of Moscow. Preliminary investigations suggest an apparent suicide.

Circumstances Surrounding Death

According to law enforcement officials, Starovoit's death resulted from a gunshot wound. The discovery was made just hours after he was dismissed from his ministerial role.

Authorities are currently investigating the precise circumstances surrounding his death.

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