Denis Voronenkov
Denis Nikolayevich Voronenkov (Russian: Денис Николаевич Вороненков; 10 April 1971 – 23 March 2017) was a Russian politician. He was a member of the State Duma (2011–2016). After stepping down as a member of the parliament in 2016, Voronenkov left Russia and settled in Ukraine with his wife Maria Maksakova Jr.. After settling in Ukraine, he became a vocal critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin and Russian foreign policy.
Denis Voronenkov | |
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Денис Николаевич Вороненков | |
Member of the State Duma | |
In office 2011 – October 2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Denis Nikolayevich Voronenkov 10 April 1971 Gorky, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, USSR |
Died | 23 March 2017 Kiev, Ukraine | (aged 45)
Cause of death | Assassination by shooting |
Awards | Medal "For Distinguished Service to the drug control authorities" III degree (2006) |
Death
Voronenkov was murdered in Kiev on 23 March 2017 at age of 45.[1]
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References
- ↑ "Former Russian lawmaker Denis Voronenkov shot dead in Ukrainian capital". Deutsche Welle. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2017.