Chef Alexei Zimin Found Dead in Belgrade Hotel

Alexei Zimin, a renowned Russian chef and vocal critic of the Kremlin's military actions in Ukraine, was found dead in a Belgrade hotel room. Zimin, who moved to London after Russia's annexation of Crimea, was in Serbia to promote his latest book, 'Anglomania.' His death is not considered suspicious by authorities, but an autopsy is pending to clarify the cause. Known for his anti-war stance, Zimin's cooking show on Russian television was canceled following his public criticism of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. He was a prominent figure in the culinary and media world, having founded the Zima restaurant in London and served as editor-in-chief for various Russian magazines. The news of his death adds to the mysterious pattern of sudden deaths among expatriates critical of Vladimir Putin.