Alexander Rybin, 39 years old and a Russian war reporter from Shakhty (Russia), died under mysterious circumstances and medical experts identified “cardiomyopathy” as being responsible. An autopsy determined this fact.
Alexander Rybin, 39, an investigative war journalist from Russia died under suspicious circumstances near Shakhty. While an autopsy confirmed his cause of death as “cardiomyopathy”, there remains concern over his seemingly undamaged bank cards and valuables at his side at death’s edge. Rybin’s demise follows on a disturbing trend of mysterious deaths across Russia in recent times.
Who was Alexander Rybin?
Alexander Rybin was a Russian reporter and war correspondent covering the conflict in Ukraine for various media outlets worldwide. At 39, Rybin initially supported President Vladimir Putin’s move to annex Donbas region (Donbas Area). Later however he expressed displeasure with this view while supporting “Russian Spring”. Rybin worked at various Russian news sources across the globe as reporter.
His ability to voice dissident opinions made him one of the most notable media figures in Russia, making his sudden death all the more poignant and raising important questions regarding journalistic freedom of expression issues.
Alexander Rybin, 39 years old Russian war journalist from Shakhty in Russia died under mysterious circumstances on 15 March 2008. An autopsy report indicated his cause of death as “cardiomyopathy.” However, no sign was observed to suggest theft or loss relating to any financial accounts, valuables or items found within him after death.
Rybin’s body did not initially show evidence of murder; however, there remain suspicions in light of recent deaths among Russian media personalities that remain unexplained.
What happened to journalist Alexander Rybin?
Alexander Rybin perished tragically near Shakhty in Russia following his expose of corruption at Mariupol in Ukraine.