A Russian journalist who was among the first to reveal President Vladimir Putin’s alleged relationship with former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva has died suddenly in Latvia.
Grigory Nekhoroshev, 69, a former editor-in-chief of the now-defunct Moskovsky Korrespondent newspaper, reportedly died at his home in Riga after consuming wild mushrooms he had gathered from his yard. Friends said the mushrooms were later identified as poisonous.
Nekhoroshev gained international attention in 2008 after his newspaper published claims that Putin planned to divorce his then-wife, Lyudmila Putina, and marry Kabaeva. The report sparked controversy, leading to the closure of the newspaper and reportedly drawing the attention of Russian security services.
Having lived in exile in Latvia for more than a decade, friends said Nekhoroshev remained concerned about potential threats from individuals linked to the Kremlin.
His death is currently under investigation, and authorities have not indicated any evidence of foul play. However, the incident has reignited discussion due to the deaths of several prominent critics and opponents of Putin over the years.
Colleagues and friends described Nekhoroshev as energetic and full of plans, expressing shock at his sudden passing. One associate noted that Putin had never forgiven the journalist for publicly identifying Kabaeva as his long-rumoured partner.
While Putin and Kabaeva initially denied the reports, their relationship has since been widely reported, although the Russian leader has never publicly acknowledged it.
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