MOSCOW, RUSSIA – The sudden death of the 35-year-old deputy editor-in-chief of Komsomolskaya Pravda, a Russian newspaper known for its close ties to Vladimir Putin, has sparked shock and confusion in Moscow. Anna Tsareva was found dead in her apartment, prompting speculation and concern among both authorities and the public.
Tsareva’s father made the grim discovery after being unable to reach her since Sunday. Concerned by her prolonged silence, her parents went to her residence and found her lifeless body. Before her death, Tsareva had been feeling unwell and had complained of a high temperature, raising suspicions of a potential health-related cause.
Speculation about the cause of Tsareva’s death has arisen, with reports suggesting “acute heart failure.” This uncertainty has led to an official investigation, as the police have yet to find any signs of forced entry into her apartment.
As the deputy editor-in-chief for six years, Tsareva was a significant figure at Komsomolskaya Pravda, a newspaper with a massive readership, including a special place in Vladimir Putin’s esteem. This tragic event bears a haunting resemblance to the mysterious death of her former boss, Vladimir Sungorkin, the editor-in-chief of Pravda and a key ally of President Putin, who died just a year ago.
The recent tragedy has prompted the opening of a police investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding Tsareva’s death. Meanwhile, it’s worth noting that Vladimir Sungorkin, Tsareva’s predecessor, was among the Russian public figures sanctioned by the European Commission in April.