Tobolsk, located in the western Siberian region of Tyumen Oblast, made headlines on Wednesday when a Russian lawmaker and ally of President Vladimir Putin was found dead under mysterious circumstances. Vladimir Egorov, a member of Putin’s ruling United Russia party, fell 30 feet to his death from the third floor of his home. The media outlet Baza reported that Egorov’s body was discovered in the courtyard of a house and that police are investigating the cause of his death. The New York Post suggests that Egorov may have suffered from heart problems before the fatal fall.
Egorov, who was also a lawyer, faced a corruption scandal in 2016 and was forced out of the city administration. However, he was not convicted and later returned to the political scene. His death adds to a list of prominent Russian figures who have died under mysterious circumstances in recent years.
Notable cases include the death of a Russian oil executive who criticized the invasion of Ukraine, a senior Russian military officer who fell 16 stories to her death, and the chairman of Russia’s Lukoil oil giant who also died from a fall. These incidents have sparked speculation and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding these deaths.
The pattern of high-profile individuals dying from falls since the beginning of the war with Ukraine fueled conspiracy theories and suspicions of foul play. This has further heightened concerns regarding the safety and security of individuals in opposition to the current political climate. The investigation into Egorov’s death is ongoing, and the circumstances surrounding his fall have yet to be officially determined.
This series of mysterious deaths adds to the intrigue surrounding Russian politics and raises questions about the security of those in opposition to the current regime. Despite the speculation and ongoing investigations, conclusive evidence regarding foul play or the true cause of these deaths is yet to be determined.