Russian Participant Vadim Kruglov Identified in Burning Man Homicide

Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old Russian man living in Tacoma, Washington, was identified as the victim of a homicide at the 2025 Burning Man festival in Nevada. Kruglov was found dead in a pool of blood on August 30, near the area between 8 and 8:45 o’clock and I Street in Black Rock City. The Pershing County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the case and seeking witnesses who were near the area between 8 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. to come forward with information. Law enforcement has established a perimeter around the scene, and the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Kruglov's identity through fingerprint analysis. The investigation faces challenges due to the remote desert location, lack of cell service, and the temporary nature of Black Rock City, which complicates evidence preservation. Kruglov's family has been notified, and officials continue to request public assistance to identify a suspect and solve this case.