The former St. Petersburg official Fedotov was found dead: new details of the tragedy.

According to inkorr.com: The body of the former head of the Committee for Transport Infrastructure Development of St. Petersburg was discovered in the Moscow region. According to 'Glavkom', he was found near the Sheraton hotel, where he had stayed for a few days. The official likely took his own life, having plans for flights from St. Petersburg to Volgograd with a transfer in Moscow.

Position in the Committee and Resignation

Alexander Fedotov once headed the committee, during his management a contract was signed for the construction of the Great Smolensky Bridge for 40 billion rubles. It is important to note that he resigned at his own request in April 2024.

By the way, former Rosmyn official Boris Avakyan was found dead. His body was discovered in the Armenian consulate in St. Petersburg.

Arrests and Tragedies Among the Russian Elite

Recently, the Russian elite has been shaken by a number of arrests and tragic incidents among former and current high-ranking officials. These events demonstrate that even those previously considered untouchable can face consequences. Many of them risk losing their positions or meeting a tragic end, as in the case of former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, who died on July 7 in dire straits after an investigation into his involvement in embezzlement of state funds.

This tragedy of the former head of the Committee for Transport Infrastructure Development of St. Petersburg only highlights the existence of serious problems within the Russian political system. Under the pressure of investigations and corruption scandals, even high-ranking officials become victims of tragic circumstances or lose their positions. The events of recent months reveal a deep crisis of trust within power structures, which may have far-reaching consequences for the country.