Tag #Minister

How does the death of Starovoit connect to the broader context of corruption allegations and power struggles within the Russian government?

Starovoit's death follows his dismissal by President Putin and comes amid an investigation into alleged embezzlement during the construction of fortifications in the Kursk region. His replacement in Kursk, Alexey Smirnov, was arrested for embezzlement and reportedly testified against Starovoit. The death of a ministry official, Andrei Korneichuk, also occurred on the same day, following news of Starovoit's dismissal and death.