A former official who built a bridge for 40 billion found dead in Russia

According to glavcom.ua: The body of the former head of the Committee for Transport Infrastructure Development of St. Petersburg has been found in the Moscow Region. According to 'Glavkom', the body of Alexander Fedotov was discovered near the Sheraton hotel in the Moscow Region, where he had stayed for three days. The official may have committed suicide, planning to fly from St. Petersburg to Volgograd with a transfer in Moscow.

Work in the Committee and resignation

Alexander Fedotov headed the Committee for Transport Infrastructure Development of St. Petersburg for a certain period. Under his leadership, a contract was signed for the construction of the Great Smolensky Bridge for a total of 40 billion rubles. It is worth noting that Fedotov resigned at his own request in April 2024.

It is worth mentioning that former Rosmyna official Boris Avakyan was found dead. His body was discovered in the Armenian Consulate in St. Petersburg.

Arrests and tragedies in the Russian elite

Recently, the Russian elite has been shaken by a series of arrests and tragic deaths of former and current officials. Recent events show that even those once considered untouchable can be punished. Many officials are threatened with loss of office or a tragic end, as in the case of former transport minister Roman Starovoit, who passed away on July 7 in a situation of despair after an investigation into his involvement in embezzlement of state funds.

Reports that the body of the former head of the Committee for Transport Infrastructure Development of St. Petersburg was found in the Moscow Region is yet another tragedy in a series of recent arrests and deaths in the Russian elite. Recent events indicate deep problems in the Russian political system, where even the highest officials fall victim to tragic circumstances or lose their positions due to corruption scandals.