He was known for his opposition to Putin and was found dead in a hotel.

Famous chef and writer Alexei Zimin, known for his opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has passed away after moving to London, the capital of England, following the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.

FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM

It was reported that 52-year-old Zimin, who had been critical of Putin, was found dead in a hotel room in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Authorities stated that the cause of Zimin's death has not yet been determined. Zimin had traveled to Belgrade to promote his new book.

HARSHLY CRITICIZED THE UKRAINE WAR AND THE ANNEXATION OF CRIMEA

Alexei Zimin, who previously served as the editor-in-chief of a Russian-language magazine, had harshly criticized the war in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea. Zimin's television program in Russia was taken off the air following his anti-war statements. In an interview he gave in May 2022, Zimin mentioned that after the war in Ukraine began, he received threats of harassment and arson against his restaurant.