Russian Chef and Putin Critic Alexei Zimin Found Dead in Belgrade Hotel
TL;DR
Russian TV chef Alexei Zimin, known for his criticism of President Putin and his London restaurant Zima, was found dead in a Belgrade hotel. Serbian authorities reported no suspicious circumstances, with an autopsy and toxicology report pending. Zimin, who had been exiled in the UK, was in Serbia to promote his book 'Anglomania.' His death has left colleagues and friends in shock, as he was last seen in good spirits.
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