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Russia's former transport minister Starovoit has shot himself, Izvestiya cites source

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Posted on July 7, 2025

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· Last updated: January 23, 2026

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit has shot himself, Izvestiya news outlet reported on Monday citing a source. Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Starovoit as

Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit Dies by Suicide

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit has shot himself, Izvestiya news outlet reported on Monday citing a source.

Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Starovoit as transport minister on Monday.

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

Roman Starovoit, former Russian Transport Minister, has died by suicide.
Starovoit was recently fired by President Vladimir Putin.
The news was reported by the Izvestiya news outlet.
The incident highlights turmoil within Russian government ranks.
The report was initially covered by Reuters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Roman Starovoit?

Roman Starovoit, the former Transport Minister of Russia, has shot himself according to reports from the Izvestiya news outlet.

Why was Roman Starovoit in the news recently?

Starovoit was recently in the news because he was fired by President Vladimir Putin on the same day he reportedly took his own life.

Which news outlets reported on Starovoit's death?

The news of Roman Starovoit's death was reported by the Izvestiya news outlet and covered by Reuters.

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