Roman Starovoit, Russia’s former Minister of Transport, has reportedly died by suicide, according to “Izvestiya” media, which cited a close source.
Dismissal Preceded Death
The news comes just days after his dismissal by President Vladimir Putin last Monday, a decision for which no official reason was provided. Starovoit had served as minister for just over a year, having been appointed in May 2024.
Before his ministerial role, he had led the Kursk region for nearly five years, an area bordering Ukraine. His sudden dismissal and the subsequent events have fueled speculation in public opinion and Russian media. Reuters confirmed the dismissal without offering additional details on the reasons. Investigations into the circumstances of Starovoit’s death are expected to continue.
