MOSCOW, RUSSIA – In a shocking development, the deputy editor-in-chief of Komsomolskaya Pravda, a newspaper known for its close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was found dead in her Moscow home. The 35-year-old, Anna Tsareva, had been out of contact for several days before her lifeless body was discovered by her father on Sunday.
Concerns over her prolonged silence led her parents to visit her apartment, where they made the tragic discovery. Prior to her death, Tsareva had complained of feeling unwell and having a high temperature, leading to suspicions about a potential health-related cause.
While some local reports have suggested “acute heart failure” as the cause of death, law enforcement officials have launched an official investigation and found no signs of forced entry into her residence.
Tsareva, who served as the deputy editor-in-chief for six years, was a prominent figure at Komsomolskaya Pravda, Russia’s largest news website with a massive readership of 83.9 million in October 2023. The publication, which holds a special place in Putin’s esteem, has raised concerns following Tsareva’s untimely demise.
The eerie parallel to the mysterious death of her former boss, Vladimir Sungorkin, just a year ago, has prompted further scrutiny. Sungorkin, the editor-in-chief of Pravda and a key ally of President Putin, suffered a stroke during a business trip and his sudden death was announced via state media’s Telegram account.
Authorities have opened a police investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding Anna Tsareva’s death. The recent tragedy has led to renewed attention on Komsomolskaya Pravda and the unexpected deaths of its prominent figures.
The circumstances surrounding Tsareva’s death are still under official investigation, and authorities are working to uncover the truth behind her untimely demise.