Vladimir Starovoit

Vladimir Starovoit was a Russian politician who served as the Minister of Transport from May 2024 until his recent death. Previously, he held the position of governor in Kursk Oblast for five years. Starovoit was reported to have died from a gunshot wound in a suspected suicide, with circumstances surrounding his death linked to ongoing criminal investigations regarding financial misconduct during his tenure as governor. His passing has raised significant media attention, particularly due to the timing of his dismissal by President Putin, which reportedly occurred after his death.